The Pakistan women’s cricket team has arrived in Dubai for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024.
Before the tournament begins, Pakistan will face Scotland and Bangladesh in two warm-up matches. Fatima Sana has been appointed team captain, a decision made unanimously by the national selection committee. The 22-year-old, who has played 41 ODIs and 40 T20Is, has previously led Pakistan’s emerging and domestic teams. She also captained Pakistan to a memorable Super Over win against New Zealand in December 2023.
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Fatima replaces Nida Dar, a 37-year-old veteran with 112 ODIs and 153 T20Is, who was the all-format captain after Bismah Maroof. Nida remains part of the squad, which includes Australia, India, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka in Group A, with revised fixtures to be announced by the ICC.
The selection committee made one change from the squad that competed in the ACC Women’s Asia Cup in Sri Lanka. Right-handed batter Sadaf Shamas returns to the squad, replacing wicketkeeper-batter Najiha Alvi, who will travel as a reserve player. The 2024 squad retains 10 players from the 2023 edition, while uncapped left-arm pacer Tasmia Rubab joins the final 15. Left-arm spinner Sadia Iqbal is included, pending fitness.
Pakistan squad for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024: Fatima Sana (captain), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Gull Feroza, Iram Javed, Muneeba Ali (wicket-keeper), Nashra Sundhu, Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal (subject to fitness), Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tasmia Rubab, and Tuba Hassan.
