Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team Chief Selector Saleem Jaffer on Friday announced the 15-member squad that will take part in the white-ball series against South Africa next month.
of South Africa Women’s Cricket Team is visiting Pakistan for the first time and all the matches of the series against it will be played from September 1 to 14 at the National Bank Stadium, Karachi.
South Africa There will be three T20 Internationals and three ODIs in this bilateral series against The ODI matches will be part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2023-25.
The three T20 Internationals will be played from September 1 to 5, while the ODI series will be played from September 8 to 14.
Eighteen-year-old Shawal Zulfiqar has been included in the T20 squad. She has already been selected for next month’s Asian Games.
Right-arm fast bowler Diana Baig has returned to the team after six months. She has fully recovered from the finger injury. His finger was injured in the last ODI against Australia that year.
Leg spinner Syeda Aroob Shah has returned to the T20 team after three years. She last played in the 2020 Women’s T20 World Cup.
Similarly, all-rounder Natalia Pervez has returned to the T20 squad after 2018. She is also included as a reserve player in the ODI squad.
Wicketkeeper Najiha Alvi is also part of the 15-member T20 squad.
Amen Amen. Jawaria Khan. Ayesha Naseem (retired from international cricket), Sidra Nawaz and Tobi Hasan who played in the T20 World Cup are no longer part of the team.
Umeema Sohail has been kept in reserve for the T20 series.
Two changes have been made to the ODI squad. Umm Hani and Waheeda Akhtar have been selected to replace Ayesha Naseem and Kainat Imtiaz, who were part of the Australian tour this year.
The Pakistani team will be led by experienced all-rounder Nida Dar, who has replaced Bisma Maruf. Bisma Maruf had decided to step down from the leadership after the Women’s T20 World Cup in February.
The selection of the Pakistan women’s cricket team has been carried out after the mutual consultation of the selection committee headed by the chief selector Salim Jafar and the captain Nida Dar.
Chief selector Saleem Jaffer says that after much consideration, he decided to bring Syeda Aroob Shah and Natalia Pervez back to the T20 format as their recent performances and improvement in fitness have been good and he hopes that Will be useful for the team.
He said that Um Hani’s selection in ODIs and T20Is is due to her extraordinary off-spin skills and we hope that she will play an important role in the bowling attack.
Saleem Jaffer says that Waheeda Akhtar has been included in the ODI squad to strengthen the fast bowling which already includes experienced Diana Baig and Fatima Sana.
Here is Pakistan’s T20 squad. Nida Dar (Captain) Alia Riaz. Bisma is famous. Diana Bag. Fatima Sana. Muniba Ali. Najiha Alvi (wicket keeper) – Nishra Sindhu. Natalia Parvez. Sadaf Shams. Sadia Iqbal. Shawwal Zulfiqar Sidra Amin. Syeda Aroob Shah and Umm Hani.
Reserve player. Anoushe Nasir. Umeema Sohail and Waheeda Akhtar.
Pakistan’s ODI squad consists of these players. Nida Dar (Captain) Alia Riaz. Bisma Maruf. Diana Bag. Fatima Sana. Ghulam Fatima. Muniba Ali. Sindhu Broadcasting. Umima Sohail Sadaf Shams Sadia Iqbal. Sidra Amin. Sudra Nawaz Umm Hani and Waheeda Akhtar.
Reserve player. Najiha Alvi, Natalia Parvez and Tobi Hasan.
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Pakistan women team team management and its training camp will be announced at the appropriate time.
The women’s cricket team is currently ranked fourth in the ICC Women’s Championship rankings.
This will be Pakistan’s third home series in this championship. Earlier they beat Sri Lanka 2-1 in Karachi and Ireland 3-0 in Lahore.
The South African team will arrive in Pakistan on August 27. She is currently ranked ninth in the ICC Women’s Championship rankings. They have so far played in a series against Ireland in June last year which they won by 3 nil.
Series schedule
August 27 Arrival of the South African team.
September 1 First T20 International.
September 3. Second T20 International.
September 5. 3rd T20 International.
September 8 First One Day International.
September 11 Second ODI.
September 14. 3rd ODI International.
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**Interview with Saleem Jaffer, Chief Selector of the Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Saleem. Exciting times ahead as the South Africa women’s team arrives in Lahore for their first-ever visit to Pakistan. What are your thoughts on this series?
**Saleem Jaffer:** Thank you for having me. Yes, it’s a historic moment for us. We are thrilled to host South Africa, and we see this series as a vital opportunity for our girls to showcase their talent on home soil.
**Interviewer:** The squad for the white-ball series is finalized, with some notable inclusions and changes. Can you elaborate on the selection process and the new faces in the team?
**Saleem Jaffer:** Absolutely. Our selection was a collective effort, involving consultations with both the selection committee and our captain, Nida Dar. We are excited to welcome back Syeda Aroob Shah and Natalia Pervez after significant breaks. Their recent performances have been impressive, and we believe they will add value to the team.
**Interviewer:** Young Shawal Zulfiqar has made her way into the T20 squad. What potential do you see in her?
**Saleem Jaffer:** Shawal is a promising talent. At just 18, she has demonstrated remarkable skill and maturity in her game. Being selected for the Asian Games reflects her capability, and we are excited to see her in action against South Africa.
**Interviewer:** Diana Baig is returning after a long injury layoff. How crucial is her presence in the team?
**Saleem Jaffer:** Diana’s experience and talent as a fast bowler are invaluable. Her return strengthens our bowling attack significantly, especially as we prepare to face a competitive South African side.
**Interviewer:** Nida Dar steps in as captain after Bisma Maruf’s resignation. How do you view her leadership heading into this crucial series?
**Saleem Jaffer:** Nida is an experienced all-rounder with a strong understanding of the game. Her leadership will be key. We believe her experience will guide the team effectively during this series, and we are confident in her ability to lead us to success.
**Interviewer:** Lastly, how do you view the significance of this series within the context of the ICC Women’s Championship?
**Saleem Jaffer:** This series is important for our ICC Women’s Championship campaign. Our goal is to perform well and secure crucial points, which will help elevate the status of women’s cricket in Pakistan. We’re looking forward to engaging our fans and making this series a memorable one.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Saleem, for sharing your insights. We wish the Pakistan Women’s team the best of luck against South Africa!
**Saleem Jaffer:** Thank you! We appreciate the support, and we hope to make you proud.
