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PCB reveals schedule for West Indies women’s tour to Pakistan

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LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the schedule for the home series against the West Indies women’s cricket team on Wednesday. 

West Indies are scheduled to arrive in Karachi on 14 April to feature in eight white-ball matches, including three ODIs, which are part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25.

The three ODI matches will be played at the National Bank Stadium (NBS) in Karachi on 18, 21 and 23 April.

The ODI series will be followed by five T20Is, to be played at the same venue on starting from 26 April.

The ODIs are set to begin at 330pm PKT, while the first ball in the T20Is will be bowled at 730pm PKT.

Pakistan women’s team are currently ranked third in the ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25, securing 16 points from 18 matches, whereas the West Indies women’s team are positioned at number nine with eight points from 12 outings.

In the ICC Women’s T20I rankings, Pakistan are placed at eighth position, while West Indies occupy the sixth spot.

The forthcoming West Indies women’s team tour to Pakistan will be their second tour since 2021. West Indies last visited Karachi in November 2021 and featured in three ODIs.

The upcoming ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25 series will also be the fourth series hosted at home by the Pakistan Cricket Board.

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Sri Lanka (June 2022), Ireland (November 2022) and South Africa (September 2023) women’s cricket teams have visited Pakistan during this period.

Pakistan’s last series in the ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25 will be the tour to England taking place in May this year.

“We extend a warm welcome to the West Indies women’s team to Pakistan for the upcoming series,” said Head of Women’s Cricket Tania Mallick.

“Hosting the fourth women’s championship series at home within the 2022-25 cycle is a testament to PCB’s commitment to promoting women’s cricket and providing our players with opportunities to shine on the international stage.

“The forthcoming series against West Indies is not just about cricket; it’s about developing relationships and strengthening bonds between cricketing nations.

“With the ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25 coming to its conclusion for the Pakistan women’s team, the stakes are higher than ever for the women’s team to qualify directly for the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup.

“The current position of the Pakistan women’s team reflects our determination and dedication, and we aim to collect maximum points from the three championship matches at home.

“Later this year, the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup is also taking place. In light of this event and the team’s recent good performances in the shortest format, we have scheduled five T20Is against West Indies. The T20I series will help the selectors finalise the squad for the mega event.”

Series schedule:

14 Apr – West Indies women’s team arrival in Karachi

18 Apr – First ODI at National Bank Stadium (NBS), Karachi (330pm local time) (ICC Women’s Championship)

21 Apr – Second ODI at NBS (330pm local time) (ICC Women’s Championship)

23 Apr – Third ODI at NBS (330pm local time) (ICC Women’s Championship)

26 Apr – First T20I at NBS (730pm local time)

28 Apr – Second T20I at NBS (730pm local time)

30 Apr – Third T20I at NBS (730pm local time)

2 May – Fourth T20I at NBS (730pm local time)

3 May – Fifth T20I at NBS (730pm local time)

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PCB announce central contracts for women cricketers

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KARACHI: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday awarded central contracts to 20 women cricketers, divided into four categories A, B C and D being an emerging category.

The uncapped trio of Anosha Nasir, Eyman Fatima and Shawaal Zulfiqar are among the four players who are awarded central contracts for the first time. Umm-e-Hani, who made her debut last year against Ireland, is the fourth player to earn her maiden central contract.

The 20 players were offered central contracts last week for a duration of 23 months, commencing from 1 August 2023 to 30 June 2025. The performances of players will be assessed after a year. The contracts were signed by 19 players in Karachi during the series camp for South Africa. Eyman Fatima, who is not part of the white-ball series against South Africa, signed the contract in Lahore.

Captain Nida Dar and experienced Bismah Maroof have been retained in the A category, which sees a 19 per cent increase in their retainers. Sidra Amin, who is currently second in the list of top run-getters of ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25 with 535 runs from nine matches has jumped to the A category from C.

The B category, which sees an increase of 32 per cent in players’ retainers, is occupied by four players. Muneeba Ali, who scored a century in this year’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, has been promoted from C to B category. Fast bowler Fatima Sana, who also captained Pakistan’s emerging women’s team in this year’s ACC Women’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2023 has been retained in the B category along with left-arm spinner Nashra Sundhu. Aliya Riaz has been demoted from A to B category.

In the C category, wicketkeeper-batter Sidra Nawaz has retained her position, while spinners Ghulam Fatima and Sadia Iqbal have been promoted from the D to the C category. Diana Baig, who missed out on most of the last year due to a shoulder injury and later a finger injury has been demoted to C from B category. Omaima Sohail has been placed in the C category compared to the B category she was in last year’s central contracts list. The C category has a 19 per cent increase in player retainers.

The D category, also known as the emerging category, features a total of eight players. Leg-spinner Tuba Hassan and right-handed batter Sadaf Shamas have retained their spots in the category which will see them register a 21 per cent increase in their retainers. Left-arm spinner Anosha Nasir, right-handed batters Eyman Fatima and Shawaal Zulfiqar, all of whom represented Pakistan U19 in the inaugural ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup this year, have earned their maiden contracts. Wicketkeeper-batter Najiha Alvi and off-spinner Umm-e-Hani, both of whom represented Pakistan’s emerging team in the ACC Women’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup, are also part of the D category. Syeda Aroob Shah, who captained Pakistan U19 in the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup, makes a comeback in the central contract after missing out last year.

Anam Amin, Gull Feroza, Iram Javed, Javeria Khan and Kainat Imtiaz are the five players who have failed to retain this year’s central contract. All five players have been awarded the first-ever 11-month domestic contracts. Meanwhile, Ayesha Naseem, who retired from international cricket, is the sixth player to be left out from the contract.

Meanwhile, there is a 100 per cent increase in the match fee of players involved in an ODI match (playing and non-playing both). Also, there is a 50 per cent increase in match fees of players in a T20I match (playing and non-playing both).

Tania Mallick, Head of Women’s Cricket: “The extended contract duration reflects our anticipation of an action-packed international cricket calendar. We want our women cricketers to be fully prepared, physically and mentally, to face every challenge and celebrate every triumph that comes their way.

“The substantial increment in the monetary aspect of our women’s central contracts reflects our commitment to providing an environment where players can focus solely on their game. This also acknowledges the rising standard and influence of women’s cricket globally.

“Four outstanding players have earned their central contracts this year. This not only showcases the depth of talent in our women’s cricket but also encourages healthy competition and a spirit of excellence within the team.”

Saleem Jaffar, Chair of Women’s Selection Committee: “The selection committee is pleased to announce the players who have been awarded contracts, considering the extensive cricketing calendar that lies ahead. We believe in development of emerging talent, and these new contracts aim to give confidence in these players as they prepare for the upcoming cricket season.

“Our primary focus while awarding contracts for the next 23 months has been to recognise consistent performance and dedication displayed by the players throughout the ICC Women’s Championship cycle that began in 2022. The matches against Sri Lanka marked the inception of this evaluation, and we have precisely assessed each player’s contribution during this cycle.”

Women’s Central Contracts (1 August 2023 to 30 June 2025):

Category A (3) –Bismah Maroof, Nida Dar and Sidra Amin

Category B (4) – Aliya Riaz, Fatima Sana, Muneeba Ali and Nashra Sundhu

Category C (5) – Diana Baig, Ghulam Fatima, Omaima Sohail, Sadia Iqbal and Sidra Nawaz

Category D (8) – Anosha Nasir, Eyman Fatima, Najiha Alvi, Sadaf Shamas, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tuba Hassan and Umm-e-Hani

Pakistan’s schedule in the ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25:

vs South Africa (all matches in Karachi)

1 Sep – First T20I v South Africa

3 Sep – Second T20I v South Africa

4 Sep – Third T20I v South Africa

8 Sep – First ODI v South Africa

11 Sep – Second ODI v South Africa

14 Sep – Third ODI v South Africa

Oct/Nov 2023 – Pakistan tour to Bangladesh (three ODIs & three T20Is)

Nov/Dec 2023 – Pakistan tour to New Zealand (three ODIs & three T20Is)

Apr/May 2024 – West Indies tour to Pakistan (three ODIs & five T20Is)

May 2024 – Pakistan tour to England (three ODIs & three T20Is)

Additional series

Sep 2023 – 19th Asian Games, China

Oct/Nov 2023 – West Indies emerging team tour to Pakistan (three T20s and three one-days)

Jan 2024 – Pakistan U19 and Sri Lanka U19 in Bangladesh (tri-series)

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South Africa women’s team reaches Karachi for the white-ball series

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KARACHI: The South Africa women’s cricket team landed in Karachi Sunday morning to face the Pakistan women’s cricket team in a three-match T20I series, followed by an ODI series at the National Bank Cricket Arena, Karachi.

The three T20I series will be played on September 1, 3 and 5 at the National Bank Cricket Arena, Karachi. Meanwhile, the ODI series will commence on September 8.

South African women’s team’s all-rounder Suné Luus, after reaching Karachi shared her excitement to be back in Pakistan and visit a ‘new city’ of Karachi with new challenges.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) also announced the ticket prices for the series yesterday. Tickets are available online from 1200 PST today, additionally, physical tickets will be made available to fans on match days at the stadium’s box office.

South Africa women’s squad for ODIs and T20Is:

Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Mieke de Ridder, Lara Goodall, Sinalo Jafta, Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Sune Luus, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nondumiso Shangase, Delmi Tucker, Laura Wolvaardt.

Pakistan women’s T20I squad:

Nida Dar (c), Aliya Riaz, Bismah Maroof, Diana Baig, Fatima Sana, Muneeba Ali, Najiha Alvi (wk), Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah and Umm-e-Hani

Reserves – Anoosha Nasir, Omaima Sohail and Waheeda Akhtar

Pakistan women’s ODI squad:

Nida Dar (c), Aliya Riaz, Bismah Maroof, Diana Baig, Fatima Sana, Ghulam Fatima, Muneeba Ali, Nashra Sundhu, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Sidra Nawaz (wk), Umm-e-Hani and Waheeda Akhtar

Reserves – Najiha Alvi, Natalia Parvaiz and Tuba Hassan

Pakistan women’s player support personnel: Nahida Khan (manager), Mauhtashim Rashid (interim head coach), Kamran Hussain (bowling coach), Taufiq Umar (batting coach), Muhammad Asfand Yar (strength and conditioning coach), Zubair Ahmed (analyst), Rifat Asghar Gill (physiotherapist) and Syed Nazir Ahmed (media manager).

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PCB announces ticket prices for Pakistan vs South Africa Women series

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KARACHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday announced ticket prices for the white-ball series between Pakistan and South Africa women’s cricket teams to be played at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi from 1 to 14 September.

Three T20Is will be played on 1, 3 and 4 September, with the first ball set to be bowled at 7:30 pm PST. The three ODIs, which are part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25, will take place on 8, 11 and 14 September. The ODIs will start at 3:30 p.m. PST.

Tickets are available online from 1200 PST today, additionally, physical tickets will be made available to fans on match days at the stadium’s box office.

To encourage fans to come to the ground, affordable prices have been fixed for the matches. Fazal Mahmood, Hanif Mohammad and Javed Miandad, all VIP enclosures will be open for spectators.

Ticket prices for the first and second T20I across all three enclosures have been fixed at PKR 100. For the third T20I, tickets will be available for PKR 150.

Likewise, the same prices have been fixed for the ODIs. Tickets for the first and second ODI will be available for PKR 100, while tickets for the final match of the series on 14 September, will be available for PKR 150.

Fans wishing to watch their cricketing stars can buy a maximum of four tickets on one CNIC card.

Usman Waheed, Director – Commercial: “We are all set to host South Africa women’s team on their first-ever tour to Pakistan. We want fans to be a part of this remarkable journey, which is why we have made the tickets available at an affordable rate.

“This is more than a match; it’s a celebration of camaraderie and the love for cricket. I urge young boys and girls to come along with their family members and relish the display of skills from both sides.”

Tania Mallick, Head of Women Cricket: “It gives me immense pleasure that within a span of 16 months, we are all set to host the third international women’s side in Pakistan. With South Africa women’s team ready to take on Pakistan from 1 September, I urge fans to buy tickets and join us at the historic National Bank Stadium in Karachi. This promises to be a phenomenal six days of international cricket.

“This series is not just about the matches; it’s about celebrating the dedication, hard work, and remarkable talent of our players. They are eager to display their skills in front of their home fans.”

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Hemp hopeful to continue winning run for Pakistan women’s team

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KARACHI: Pakistan women’s team Head Coach David Hemp expressed his satisfaction with team performance as his side clean-swept, Sri Lanka in the  T20I series and won the ODI series 2-1 in a recently concluded Sri Lankan women’s team tour of Pakistan.

Hemp in a video message shared by the Pakitan Cricket Board (PCB), looked disappointed with a loss in the last ODI game against the touring side, however, he was pleased with the overall performance of the team in the matches.

“Overall I am quite pleased with the five wins we achieved,” said the head coach.

Hemp in a video message shared by the Pakistan Cricket Board, raised the expectations from the team to reach the semi-finals in the upcoming Commonwealth Games this year in which Pakistan will compete with India, Australia, and Barbados in the group stage.

“Expectations wise we want to reach the semis in the Commonwealth Games and while we have a tough group with Barbados, India, and Australia. I believe that if you have to excel in such events you have to win the big games,” the head coach said.

Pakistan women’s team’s next assignment will be a tri-series in Ireland against the hosts and Australia, as the third team. Hemp claimed the tri-series to be crucial for the team’s preparation before the Commonwealth Games.

“Before the Commonwealth Games, we have the tri-series in Ireland with Australia, the current world champions as the third team. Besides Australia Ireland will be a big challenge as they have recently beaten South Africa. The tri-series will provide us with excellent preparation before we feature in the Commonwealth Games,” he claimed.

Hemp and the team management will work closely with players in a preparatory camp in Islamabad before the team’s departure to the United Kingdom for the twin assignments early next month.

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Sri Lanka Cricket announces squad for women team’s Pakistan tour

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COLOMBO: The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced a 15-members squad for the women’s team’s tour of Pakistan, scheduled in May and June.

Sri Lanka, who are set to tour Pakistan to play a three-match each ODI and T20I series, have announced their squad for the historic tour.

The 15-members Sri Lankan squad under the leadership of Chamari Athapaththu will leave for Karachi on May 19 2022. The side will contest in three T20Is and as many ODIs, which are a part of the ICC Women’s Championship.

The 15-members squad includes Chamari Athapaththu (c), Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Imesha Dulani, Prasadani Weerakkody, Nilakshi de Silva, Kavisha Dilhari, Ama Kanchana, Achini Kulasuriya, Inoka Ranaweera, Udeshika Prabodhani, Sugandika Kumari, Sachini Nisansala, Oshadhi Ranasinghe, and Anushka Sanjeewani.

Standby players:

Kawya Kavindi
Rashmi de Silva
Sathya Sandeepani
Malsha Shehani
Tharika Sewwandi

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