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KARACHI: Pakistan Women’s cricket team on Thursday departed for Australia to partake in a three-match each ODI and T20I series.

According to the details, the national women’s team will arrive in Brisbane via Dubai tonight.

The green shirts will take on Australia in a three-match each ODI and T20I series before leaving for South Africa to partake in the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup, scheduled in February.

Meanwhile, Pakistan bowler Ghulam Fatima has withdrawn herself from the Australia tour; citing personal reasons. The leg-spinner was a part of the 15-member squad announced for the tour.

Following her withdrawal, her companion Tuba Hassan, who was a part of the travelling reserves, has been added to the squad.

Pakistan’s tour of Australia is set to commence on January 16 while the Women’s T20 World Cup will take place from February 10 to February 26 in South Africa.

Pakistan ODI squad for Australia series:

Bismah Maroof (c), Aliya Riaz, Ayesha Naseem, Diana Baig, Fatima Sana, Kainat Imtiaz, Muneeba Ali (wk), Nashra Sandhu, Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin and Sidra Nawaz (wk)

Travelling Reserves: Aimen Anwar and Javeria Khan

Pakistan T20I squad for Australia and ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, South Africa:

Bismah Maroof (c), Aimen Anwar, Aliya Riaz, Ayesha Naseem, Diana Baig, Fatima Sana, Javeria Khan, Muneeba Ali (wk), Nashra Sandhu, Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Sidra Nawaz (wk) and Tuba Hassan

Reserves: Ghulam Fatima, Kainat Imtiaz and Sadaf Shamas

Australia Tour Schedule: 

16 January – First ODI at Allan Border Field, Brisbane
18 January – Second ODI at Allan Border Field, Brisbane
21 January – Third ODI at North Sydney Oval No.1, North Sydney

24 January – First T20I at North Sydney Oval No.1, North Sydney
26 January – Second T20I at Blundstone Arena, Hobart
29 January – Third T20I at Manuka Oval, Canberra

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 Pakistan fixtures:

12 February v India at Newlands, Cape Town
15 February v Ireland at Newlands, Cape Town
19 February v West Indies at Boland Park, Paarl
21 February v England at Newlands, Cape Town

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LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming ODI bilateral series against Australia and the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 in South Africa.

Bismah Maroof will continue to lead the green shirts in both upcoming assignments, while Pakistan’s squad gets strengthened with the return of right-arm pacer Baig, and spinners Sadia Iqbal and Tuba Hassan.

Earlier, the trio of Baig, Tuba and Sadia was ruled out of the recently-held home ODI series against Ireland due to shoulder, hand and index finger injuries, respectively.

Notably, Baig and Sadia are part of both the ODI and T20I squads, while Tuba is only included in the T20 World Cup squad.

Meanwhile, two players – Tuba and Fatima Sana – will make their maiden appearance for Pakistan in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.

Pakistan national women’s team’s chief selector Asmavia Iqbal finalised Pakistan’s squads for both assignments after deliberations with interim head coach Saleem Jaffer and captain Bismah.

Speaking on the occasion, Asmavia expressed her hope that the side will continue to perform the way they did in the Women’s Asia Cup 2022 and termed the ODI series against Australia a crucial challenge.

“I wish luck to the players who have been selected for both Australia series and ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. I am hopeful the side will continue to perform in the same manner they have performed recently in the ACC Women’s Asia Cup and Ireland series.

“The ODI series against Australia is very crucial, the expectations are high as we have won five of the six ICC Championship matches and our aim is to qualify directly for the 50-over World Cup.

“We have relied more on the senior players in the formation of the squad for the World Cup and we expect them to use their experience on the field and get positive results for the team.

“The return of Diana Baig, Sadia Iqbal and Tuba Hassan will give a boost to the side and will strengthen our bowling attack which has the capability to do well. Sidra Nawaz has been added as our second wicket-keeper in the squad to give Muneeba Ali some space to express herself more with the bat, and gives an added option to the captain to utilise the services of a second wicket-keeper on the long tour.”

Pakistan ODI squad for Australia series:

Bismah Maroof (c), Aliya Riaz, Ayesha Naseem, Diana Baig, Fatima Sana, Ghulam Fatima, Kainat Imtiaz, Muneeba Ali (wk), Nashra Sandhu, Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin and Sidra Nawaz (wk)

Travelling Reserves: Aimen Anwar, Javeria Khan and Tuba Hassan

Australia series Itinerary

16 January – First ODI at Allan Border Field, Brisbane
18 January – Second ODI at Allan Border Field, Brisbane
21 January – Third ODI at North Sydney Oval No.1, North Sydney
24 January – First T20I at North Sydney Oval No.1, North Sydney
26 January – Second T20I at Blundstone Arena, Hobart
29 January – Third T20I at Manuka Oval, Canberra

Pakistan T20I squad for Australia and ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, South Africa:

Bismah Maroof (c), Aimen Anwar, Aliya Riaz, Ayesha Naseem, Diana Baig, Fatima Sana, Javeria Khan, Muneeba Ali (wk), Nashra Sandhu, Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Sidra Nawaz (wk) and Tuba Hassan

Reserves: Ghulam Fatima, Kainat Imtiaz and Sadaf Shamas

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 Pakistan fixtures

12 February v India at Newlands, Cape Town
15 February v Ireland at Newlands, Cape Town
19 February v West Indies at Boland Park, Paarl
21 February v England at Newlands, Cape Town

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LAHORE: Fast bowler Fatima Sana has been ruled out of the national squad for ACC Women’s T20 Asia Cup, scheduled in Bangladesh from October 1,  after she twisted her ankle during the Caribbean Premier League.  

According to Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the right-arm pacer has been advised four-week rest by the PCB medical board and her replacement will be announced in due course.

Fatima had also missed out on the first phase of the team’s preparation camp for the Asia Cup held in Lahore from August 30 to September 2. She was representing Barbados Royal in the CPL.

Pakistan squad, however, will undergo a 10-day camp commencing tomorrow at Lahore Country Club, Muridke. The national side will depart for Bangladesh on September 28.

Pakistan Asia Cup Squad:  Bismah Maroof (c), Aimen Anwar, Aliya Riaz, Ayesha Naseem, Diana Baig, Kainat Imtiaz, Muneeba Ali (wk), Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Sidra Nawaz (wk) and Tuba Hasan

Reserve players: Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Pervaiz, Umme Hani and Waheeda Akhtar

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BIRMINGHAM: The Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team’s Commonwealth Games 2022 campaign came to a disappointing conclusion when Australia defeated the national team in the group stage to hand the latter their third consecutive defeat in the event.

After losing the opening two matches against Barbados and India respectively, the Green Shirts failed to shine in their third match against Australia as well.

Following three defeats in the Group stage, Pakistan’s chances of capturing the medal ended in the cricket event.

In the match, Pakistan bowlers started on a high as they removed two Australian batters Alyssa Healy and Meg Lanning at a combined score of 19 before Beth Mooney and Tahlia McGrath scored half-centuries to bolster the side to a commendable 160/2 in the allotted 20 overs.

McGrath top-scored with a magnificent knock of 78 runs off 51 deliveries, laced with 10 boundaries and a six. Mooney, on the other hand, followed back with a brilliant 70 off 49 balls with the help of eight boundaries and a six and remained unbeaten in the process.

For Pakistan, only Fatima Sana and Sidra Iqbal managed to make one scalp each.

Set to chase 161, Pakistan’s batting line-up failed completely and could only manage to score 116/8 in 20 overs, falling 44 runs short of the target.

Captain Bismah Maroof was among the runs for her team but once again conceded too many deliveries as she scored 23 off 32 deliveries with the help of just one boundary. All-rounder Omaima Sohail, on the other hand, scored a run-a-ball 23.

Fatima bettered her 4/41 with the bat as she played an astounding and unbeaten knock of 35 runs off a mere 26 deliveries including two boundaries and as many sixes.

For Australia, McGrath also led the bowling chart with three wickets, while Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown, Jess Jonassen, and Alana King struck out a batter apiece.

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team has departed for Ireland to participate in the upcoming Tri-series and Commonwealth Games 2022.

Bismah-led Pakistan side will depart for Belfast via Dubai after taking a two-day Eid Holidays.

The Pakistani contingent remained involved in an enduring nine-day practice session here and besides batting net sessions, the players also partook in fielding drills focused precisely on physical fitness.

Pakistan will play their first match of the tri-series against Australia on July 16. The side will play Australia and Ireland twice in the competition before the top two sides will go on to compete in the final.

The contingent will then fly to Birmingham to participate in the Commonwealth Games and will take on Barbados on July 29 to start their campaign before taking on the arch-rivals India on July 31 and Australia on August 3. All cricket matches of the Commonwealth Games will be staged at Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham.

Squad: Bismah Maroof (captain), Aimen Anwar, Aliya Riaz, Anam Amin, Ayesha Naseem, Diana Baig, Fatima Sana, Gul Feroza (wicketkeeper), Iram Javed, Kainat Imtiaz, Muneeba Ali Siddiqui (wicketkeeper), Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Sadia Iqbal and Tuba Hassan.

Support staff: Ayesha Ashhar (Manager), David Hemp (Head coach), Saleem Jaffer (Bowling coach), Muhammad Zubair Ahmed (Analyst) and Rifat Asghar Gill (Physiotherapist).

Pakistan’s fixtures:

Tri-series at Belfast

16 July – v Australia
19 July – v Ireland
23 July – v Australia
24 July – v Ireland

Commonwealth Games at Birmingham

29 July – v Barbados
31 July – v India
3 August – v Australia

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ISLAMABAD: The captain of the Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team Bismah Maroof is confident to put on a good show in the forthcoming tri-series in Ireland and Commonwealth Games as the side’s 10-day training concluded here.

Bismah-led Pakistan side will now depart for Belfast via Dubai on July 12 as the Green Shirts will take a two-day Eid Holidays tomorrow and on Monday.

The Pakistani contingent remained involved in various training sessions in the last nine-day period in Rawalpindi and Islamabad at the Pindi Cricket Stadium and House of Northern.

Despite the persistent rain in the region, the squad underwent indoor practice including improvised drills, nets sessions and scenario-based matches.

Besides batting and bowling drills, the Green Shirts also focused on fielding and physical fitness under the supervision of support staff, led by the head coach David Hemp.

Following their arduous training camp, captain Bismah is confident in her team’s ability to perform well against the formidable sides in the two important series despite persistent rain having hampered their preparations.

“Our preparations have suffered a bit due to the persistent rains as we could not play practice matches, we had to hence shift our focus to fitness more. We tried to make most of the indoor facility we were provided and that did come as a good help to the side amid the weather challenges,” Bismah stated.

“The tri-series in Ireland provides us a good opportunity of acclimatising to the conditions ahead of the Commonwealth Games. We have a good team combination with youngsters like Tuba Hassan, Ayesha Naseem and Fatima Sana providing real energy, skill and talent, they are the ones for the future and this tour is a real opportunity for them to make a big impression,” she added.

“At the Commonwealth Games, we would take on the challenge of playing formidable opponents as to succeed there we need to beat the big teams, our aim would be to target a victory,” she concluded.

It is pertinent to mention here that Pakistan will play their first match of the tri-series against Australia on July 16. The side will play Australia and Ireland twice in the competition before the top two sides will go on to compete in the final.

The contingent will then fly to Birmingham to participate in the Commonwealth Games and will take on Barbados on July 29 to start their campaign before taking on the arch-rivals India on July 31 and Australia on August 3. All cricket matches of the Commonwealth Games will be staged at Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham.

Squad: Bismah Maroof (captain), Aimen Anwar, Aliya Riaz, Anam Amin, Ayesha Naseem, Diana Baig, Fatima Sana, Gul Feroza (wicketkeeper), Iram Javed, Kainat Imtiaz, Muneeba Ali Siddiqui (wicketkeeper), Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Sadia Iqbal and Tuba Hassan.

Support staff: Ayesha Ashhar (Manager), David Hemp (Head coach), Saleem Jaffer (Bowling coach), Muhammad Zubair Ahmed (Analyst) and Rifat Asghar Gill (Physiotherapist).

Pakistan’s fixtures:

Tri-series at Belfast

16 July – v Australia
19 July – v Ireland
23 July – v Australia
24 July – v Ireland

Commonwealth Games at Birmingham

29 July – v Barbados
31 July – v India
3 August – v Australia

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RAWALPINDI: The training camp for the Pakistan National Women’s Cricket team, has been kicked off here at Pindi Cricket Stadium.

According to the details, the players will participate in the fielding drills on the first day of the 10-day training camp, held ahead of the team’s departure to Ireland for the Tri-Series and Commonwealth Games.

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— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) July 2, 2022

 

Furthermore, the players will then participate in net sessions, bowling drills, and scenario-based practice matches to bolster their preparation for the forthcoming assignments.

After the conclusion of the training camp, Pakistan women’s team led by skipper Bismah Maroof will depart for Ireland via Dubai on July 12 for the forthcoming tri-nation series against the hosts and Australia. The team will then leave for Birmingham for the Commonwealth Games, scheduled for July 28.

Pakistan women’s squad for the upcoming overseas task comprises Bismah Maroof (captain), Aimen Anwar, Aliya Riaz, Anam Amin, Ayesha Naseem, Diana Baig, Fatima Sana, Gull Feroza (wicketkeeper), Iram Javed, Kainat Imtiaz, Muneeba Ali Siddiqui (wicketkeeper), Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Sadia Iqbal, and Tuba Hassan.

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LAHORE: Pakistan National Women’s Cricket Team will tour Australia for a three-match each ODI and T20I series, scheduled in January 2023.

The Green Shirts’ important tour to Australia will embark with a three-match ODI series against the reigning World Champions.

The ODIs, which will be a part of the ongoing ICC Women’s Championship, will take place on January 16, 18, and 21, with the first two games taking place in Brisbane. The Green Shirts will next head to Sydney for the third ODI.

The T20I series, on the other hand, will also kick start in Sydney as the two teams will come face to face in the first match on January 24. The remaining two T20Is, on the other hand, will be contested in Canberra on January 27 and 29.

It is pertinent to mention here that Pakistan is currently hosting Sri Lanka for as many T20Is and ODIs. The Green Shirts have whitewashed the touring side 3-0 in the T20Is, whereas, the ODI series will roll into action on June 1 at Southend Club, Karachi.

Pakistan women’s schedule of matches in Australia:

ODIs
16 Jan: Allan Border Field, Brisbane
18 Jan: Allan Border Field, Brisbane
21 Jan: North Sydney Oval, Sydney

T20Is
24 Jan: North Sydney Oval, Sydney
27 Jan: Manuka Oval, Canberra
29 Jan: Manuka Oval, Canberra

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KARACHI: Pakistan National Women’s team’s bowling coach Saleem Jaafer emphasized the need of working more in the fast bowling department.

Saleem, while talking to the media post and prior to the T20I and ODI series respectively, praised the women’s team’s bowlers for bowling and performing as per the plan while also stressing the need of working more in the fast bowling department.

“Women cricketers performed as per the plan. The seniors and the debutants both performed well and produced exceptional results despite the tough weather conditions,” Saleem stated.

“I think we need to work more on the fast bowling. The spinners, on the other hand, have been exceptional in the T20I series,” he maintained.

The bowling coach further commented on the upcoming challenge of the side as they take on the touring side Sri Lanka in a three-match ODI series, which is a part of the ongoing ICC Women’s Championship, saying that success is important for us as the competition has been increased.

“The competition has intensified in the ICC Women’s Championship. Winning the ODI series against Sri Lanka is important for us,” Saleem shared.

The former cricketer also responded to a query regarding his rifts with the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board Ramiz Raja and claimed that “Everything is fine and I do not have any differences with Ramiz Bhai.”

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KARACHI: Pakistan’s leg-spinner Tuba Hassan shone on her debut to propel the side to beat Sri Lanka by six wickets in the first T20I, here at Southend Club on Tuesday.

After opting to bat first, the Sri Lankan batting line-up failed and could only manage to post 106/8 in the allotted 20 overs as the debutant Tuba shone with her amazing bowling figures; taking three wickets for a mere eight runs.

Sri Lanka’s top-order batter Harshitha Madavi and Nilakshi de Silva top-scored for the side as they both scored 25 each. The wicket-keeper batter Anushka Sanjeewani and Ama Kanchana followed back with 16 and 12 respectively. Whereas, the rest of the batters could not get to the double-figures.

For Pakistan, Anam Amin also took three wickets but remained less economical than Tuba. Aiman Anwer, on the other hand, took two wickets.

Set to chase a mere 107, Pakistan sailed over swiftly in the 19th over with six wickets in hand.

The Green Shirts also had a poor and inconsistent start to their innings as the side kept losing wickets at a regular interval before the skipper Bismah Maroof and Nida Dar produced a match-winning 51 runs partnership to keep the side out of the danger.

Bismah scored a brilliant 28 off 32 balls while Nida top-scored with an unbeaten 36. She faced 27 deliveries and smashed two boundaries and a six.

For her brilliant bowling spell on debut, Tuba won the Man of the Match Award.

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