In the aftermath of a disappointing WPL campaign, Meg Lanning and UP Warriorz head coach Jonathan Nayar opened up about the team’s shortcomings, admitting that several key plans simply “didn’t work out” despite the effort behind them. Their candour reflected a season in which the UP Warriorz Women showed glimpses of promise but failed to convert opportunities into results.
Lanning acknowledged that the team often found themselves in strong positions but struggled to maintain control. Missed chances in the field, inconsistent middle-order batting, and the inability to build pressure with the ball contributed to losses that could have swung the other way. “We prepared well, we trained hard,” Lanning said, “but in crucial moments, we weren’t sharp enough.”
Nayar echoed her thoughts, highlighting tactical risks that didn’t pay off. Rotating the bowling early, promoting aggressive batters up the order, and trying to force momentum were all strategies that faltered against well-set opposition. He stressed that the group remained committed but couldn’t find the cohesion needed for a deep playoff push.
Despite the setbacks, both leaders expressed optimism. With young talent emerging and lessons learned from painful phases of the season, UP Warriorz now look ahead, determined to rebuild with clarity and renewed hunger for WPL 2027.