Pakistan women’s squads for white-ball series against West Indies Series

National Women’s Selection Committee Announces Squad for West Indies Series

The national women’s selection committee, led by Saleem Jaffar, has unveiled a 16-member squad for the upcoming series against West Indies.

Recalls and Comebacks:

Five WODI and four WT20I cricketers have been recalled to the squad, marking a significant return for these players. Notable among them are wicket-keeper batter Sidra Nawaz and others who last appeared for the national team in previous encounters.

Match Schedule:

The series comprises three ODIs, part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25, scheduled from April 18 to 23. Additionally, five T20Is will be played from April 26 to May 3. All matches are set to occur at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi.

Player Updates:

Leg-spinner Ghulam Fatima, who was part of the preparatory camp in Karachi, has been rested due to injuries sustained in a recent car accident. Meanwhile, Bismah Maroof, also involved in the accident, will undergo a fitness assessment before determining her selection status.

Pakistan women’s squad for ODI: 

Nida Dar (captain), Aliya Riaz, Bismah Maroof*, Diana Baig, Fatima Sana, Muneeba Ali, Najiha Alvi (wk), Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Sidra Nawaz (wk), Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani and Waheeda Akhtar

Pakistan women’s squad for T20I: 

Nida Dar (captain), Aliya Riaz, Ayesha Zafar, Bismah Maroof*, Diana Baig, Fatima Sana, Gull Feroza, Muneeba Ali (wk), Najiha Alvi (wk), Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Rameen Shamim, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Tuba Hassan and Umm-e-Hani

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Player support personnel: 

Saira Iftikhar (manager), Mauhtashim Rashid (interim head coach), Saleem Jaffar (bowling coach), Taufeeq Umar (batting coach), Hanif Malik (fielding coach), Mohammad Javed (strength and conditioning coach), Syed Nazir Ahmed (media manager), Rabia Siddiq (physiotherapist), Zubair Ahmed (analyst) and Nadia Arif (masseuse)

Conclusion

With these updates, the squad gears up for an intense series against West Indies, with hopes high for a strong performance from the players.