Pakistan announce squad for Zimbabwe women’s T20I series

KARACHI  (Web Desk): The Women’s National Selection Committee has announced a 15-member Pakistan squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe, scheduled to be played at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi from May 12 to 15.

According to a statement issued on Saturday, all three matches will begin at 7:30 pm local time.

Pakistan captain Fatima Sana will continue to lead the side in the T20I series after guiding the hosts to an unassailable 2-0 lead in the ongoing ODI series against Zimbabwe.

The squad includes one uncapped player, Amber Kainat, who impressed in the recently concluded National Women’s T20 Tournament by taking 11 wickets in eight matches for Invincibles.

The selected squad comprises Fatima Sana (captain), Amber Kainat, Aliya Riaz, Ayesha Zafar, Eyman Fatima, Gull Feroza, Iram Javed, Muneeba Ali, Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Rameen Shamim, Sadia Iqbal, Saira Jabeen, Tasmia Rubab and Tuba Hassan.

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Meanwhile, Diana Baig, Momina Riasat, Sadaf Shamas, Sidra Amin and Syeda Aroob Shah have been named among the reserves.

The support staff for the series includes team manager Ayesha Ashhar, mentor/head coach Wahab Riaz, spin bowling coach Abdur Rehman, fast bowling coach Umaid Asif, batting coach Imran Farhat and fielding coach Abdul Majeed.

The series schedule is as follows:

• May 12 – First T20I
• May 14 – Second T20I
• May 15 – Third T20I

All matches will be played at the National Bank Stadium.