India, Sept. 10 -- After a promising campaign in 2024, when they emerged victorious in under-19 one-dayers and finished runners-up in the T20 trophy, the Uttar Pradesh women's cricket team endured a relatively disappointing 2025 season in almost all categories, including seniors.

The performances did not quite match the expectations created by their progress a year earlier, and the team found itself searching for consistency at crucial moments. But rather than allowing the setbacks of 2025 to become a burden, Uttar Pradesh have chosen to use them as a lesson and there is now a renewed sense of optimism around the team heading into 2026.

The biggest change has come in the team's preparation. Fitness has become a major area of focus, with...