Fatima Sana to lead Pakistan in Women's T20 World Cup 2024

Quick bowler Fatima Sana has been named Pakistan commander for the impending Women's T20 World Cup, to be played in UAE in October. She takes over from veteran allrounder Nida Dar. Sana, 22, has past captaincy experience with the arising group and her homegrown sides, and has likewise subbed for Dar in two or three ODIs on Pakistan's visit through New Zealand in December 2023, where her group got an exhilarating Super-Over triumph. The remainder of the crew has been picked along anticipated lines, with only one change made to the one that played in the as of late closed Women's Asia Cup. Sadaf Shamas is essential for the 15-part crew instead of wicketkeeper-hitter Najiha Alvi, who will go to UAE as a hold player. Out of the 15 named, 10 were additionally important for the 2023 T20 World Cup crew - Fatima, Shamas, Muneeba Ali, Sidra Amin, Omaima Sohail, Sadia Iqbal, Nashra Sandhu, Aliya Riaz, Tuba Hassan and Dar. Uncapped left-arm pacer Tasmia Rubab is a new expansion while left-arm spinner Sadia's consideration is dependent upon wellness. PCB has likewise named several non-voyaging holds. The competition, as of late moved to UAE from Bangladesh attributable to the agitation in the last option, will launch on October 3 and happen till October 20. Pakistan Women's squad: 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 (dependent upon wellness), Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tasmia Rubab and Tuba Hassan