Pakistan are ready for their sixth ICC Women’s World Cup. All-rounder Fatima Sana, 23, will be the captain of the 15-member squad, which has a mix of experience and youth. Sana wants the team to do well so that more girls in Pakistan take up cricket.
Sana shared her thoughts in a column for the ICC: “Personally, it is an honour and a humbling experience to lead Pakistan in an ODI World Cup for the first time.”
She added, “My aim is simple: to keep the team united, to encourage every player to express themselves, and to approach each game with belief, discipline and team spirit.”
Sana wants her team to be confident against stronger teams. “We respect every opposition we face, but we also believe in the hard work we’ve put in. My hope is that our performances not only bring joy to our fans but also inspire more girls in Pakistan to pick up a bat or a ball and dream of representing their country one day.”
The captain said that the recent win in the home qualifier gave them confidence, but she knows that the World Cup will not be easy.
Pakistan will miss experienced players like Bismah Maroof and Nida Dar, but Sana is confident about the new squad. “We have a balanced squad with a mix of experienced players and exciting young talent…youngsters like Eyman Fatima, Shawaal Zulfiqar, and Natalia Parvaiz bring fresh energy and skills that add depth to our team.”
Pakistan will start their World Cup campaign against Bangladesh on October 2 in Colombo.
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