The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Sunday that Fatima Sana will lead Pakistan’s women’s cricket team in the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. The event, originally set for Bangladesh, will now be hosted in the UAE from October 3 to 20 due to political unrest in Bangladesh.
Fatima Sana, a 22-year-old bowling all-rounder, takes over as captain from Nida Dar, who has represented Pakistan in 112 ODIs and 153 T20Is. Sana has played 41 ODIs and 40 T20Is for Pakistan and previously led Pakistan’s emerging and domestic teams. Notably, she captained the national team to a memorable Super Over win against New Zealand in an ODI at Hagley Oval, Christchurch, in December 2023.
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The selection of Sana as captain was a unanimous decision by the women’s national selection committee. The PCB also revealed the final 15-player squad for the T20 World Cup, which includes 10 players retained from the 2023 edition, including key names like Aliya Riaz, Muneeba Ali, and Nashra Sundhu.
Uncapped left-arm pacer Tasmia Rubab has been included, while Sadaf Shamas returns to the squad, replacing Najiha Alvi. Left-arm spinner Sadia Iqbal is included, subject to fitness.
The final squad is as follows: 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.
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