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WPL 2026: UPW Have Everything To Win And Nothing To Lose, Says Head Coach Nayar

UP Warriorz: UP Warriorz head coach Abhishek Nayar said his side had everything to win and nothing to lose as they reflected on a season that brought both promise and frustration in the 2026 Womens Premier League (WPL). UPW need to win big over Delhi Capitals in Sundays game, and get a slight mathematical chance to enter the playoffs. Its plain and simple... they've got everything to win and nothing to lose. When you play a game for a franchise, I believe its about winning. Our thought process is the same today: win first, and then we'll look at the equation later, said Nayar to broadcasters ahead of the clash. UPW had a miserable time in WPL 2026 due to a misfiring batting unit, and shuffling their middle order repeatedly. Firstly, it's too early for reflection, as theres too much emotion and no objectivity comes in. I have always believed that in T20s, its important to see whether your players have clicked at the right time, the partnerships you wanted at the right time have happened. I feel in a lot of ways, it has been a season of hits and misses. We have played well, but missed certain moments and we have been blown over, which is disappointing at times, added Nayar, who is coaching a womens cricket team for the first time. UPW had a miserable time in WPL 2026 due to a misfiring batting unit, and shuffling their middle order repeatedly. Firstly, it's too early for reflection, as theres too much emotion and no objectivity comes in. I have always believed that in T20s, its important to see whether your players have clicked at the right time, the partnerships you wanted at the right time have happened. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Women's cricket is different, where you need to be a lot more direct. When you plan, you have to be a lot more precise than mens cricket. The understanding that things will work out sometimes doesnt work out that way. It's been the first year for both of us (him and Lanning, as captain) and we have sort of learnt from each other. Article Source: IANS

1 Feb 2026 8:06 pm