Pakistan Recalls Five Players for West Indies White-Ball Series
Pakistan has unveiled a 16-member squad for both ODI and T20I series against the West Indies women’s team, scheduled to commence in mid-April.
The white-ball series will kick off with the ODIs, forming part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25. Following the three-match ODI series, five T20Is will take place, serving as a warm-up for the teams ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup later this year.
The National Bank Stadium in Karachi will host all eight matches.
Experienced wicketkeeper-batter duo, Sidra Nawaz and Ayesha Zafar, have been recalled to the T20I squad. Gull Feroza, Rameen Shamim, and Tuba Hassan also make a comeback to the T20I squad, with Tuba earning a spot in the ODI squad as well.
Leg-spinner Ghulam Fatima has been rested to recover from minor injuries sustained in a recent car accident. Senior player Bismah Maroof, who was also involved in the accident, has been included in both squads, subject to a fitness test next week.
ODI Squad:
Nida Dar (captain), Aliya Riaz, Bismah Maroof (subject to fitness), 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.
T20I Squad:
Nida Dar (captain), Aliya Riaz, Ayesha Zafar, Bismah Maroof (subject to fitness), 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.
“Five players have been recalled to the squads based on their impressive performances in the domestic tournament and the skills they demonstrated in the camp,” stated chief selector Saleem Jaffar.
“The series against the West Indies is crucial for us as the ODIs are part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25. We aim to secure maximum points in the series, leveraging our home conditions, to boost our chances for direct qualification for next year’s ICC Women’s ODI World Cup.”
“The series against the West Indies also provides an opportunity for the players to showcase their skills and secure berths for next month’s England tour. The ongoing domestic one-day tournament continues to offer opportunities to players not involved in the series against the West Indies to deliver strong performances and stake claims for places for the England series.”