Top T20I bowler headlines Pakistan Women's Central Contracts list
The contracts, running from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026, features a 50 per cent increase in player retainers across all categories.
Sadia Iqbal, currently holding the No.1 spot in the ICC T20I bowling rankings, headlines a group of 20 contracted players, with her move to Category A to match growing stature in international cricket. Fatima Sana, Muneeba Ali and Sidra Amin are the other Category A players.
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There were notable upgrades for several players, with Diana Baig moving up to Category B from C, and Rameen Shamim advancing from D to C. Among the new contract recipients are Aliya Riaz (Category B), Sidra Nawaz (D), Natalia Parvaiz (D), and Waheeda Akhtar (D).
In a move aimed at nurturing young talent, the PCB has also introduced a new 'Emerging' Category E, with uncapped batter Eyman Fatima, as well as Shawaal Zulfiqar, who has already represented Pakistan in three ODIs and seven T20Is, the first players to be awarded contracts under this new tier. Both are part of Pakistan's squad for the upcoming T20I series against Ireland in Dublin.
The contracts were finalised by the PCB women's selection committee in consultation with head coach Muhammad Wasim, reflecting recent performances and future potential as Pakistan gear up for a crucial period in women's cricket.
The women's side is scheduled to participate in two marquee ICC events in the next few months, having qualified for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup after emerging winners in the Qualifier at home, and next year's ICC Women's T20 World Cup.
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Full list of contracted players:
Category A:
Fatima Sana, Muneeba Ali, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin
Category B:
Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Nashra Sundhu
Category C:
Rameen Shamim
Category D:
Gull Feroza, Najiha Alvi, Natalia Parvaiz, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Sidra Nawaz, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani, Waheeda Akhtar
Category E:
Eyman Fatima, Shawaal Zulfiqar
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