Pakistan sets up training camp ahead of Women's World Cup Qualifier
The Qualifier will be played across two venues in Lahore (Gaddafi Stadium and LCCA ground), and will feature six sides. Apart from Pakistan, these will be Bangladesh, Ireland, Scotland, Thailand, and the West Indies.
The top two among these sides will make it to the Women's Cricket World Cup, all set to be held later this year in India.
Pakistan team will undergo a preparation camp at the Ghani Glass Academy in DHA, Lahore from 21 to 30 March.
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