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Express Tribune
6 days ago
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Pak name women's squad for Ireland T20Is
Members of Pakistan women's cricket team are thrilled at getting international exposure in the 2025-26 season and aim to raise their game for the assignments ahead. PHOTO: AFP Pakistan women's cricket squad poses for a picture after reUncapped Eyman Fatima gets maiden call as Pakistan name T20 squad for Ireland toursuccess in the qualifier round at the ICC Women's World Cup. — Instagram@fatima_sana14 Fatima Sana to captain women's cricket team as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday announced a 15-player squad for the upcoming T20I series against Ireland. The three-match series will be held at Clontarf Cricket Club in Dublin from August 6 to 10. Among the notable inclusions is 22-year-old Eyman Fatima, who receives her maiden senior call-up after a strong showing in the National Women's T20 Tournament in Karachi earlier this year. The young right-handed batter scored 287 runs across eight matches at an impressive strike rate of 155.14. The right-handed batter also represented Pakistan in the inaugural ICC Women's U19 World Cup in 2023. The squad was finalised from among the 24 players taking part in the Women's Skills camp, which will conclude on 27 July in Karachi. Following the camp, the 15-member squad will undergo a pre-series camp in Karachi before departing for Ireland to take part in the bilateral series. Pakistan squad: Fatima Sana (captain), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Eyman Fatima, Gull Feroza, Muneeba Ali, Najiha Alvi (wicket-keeper), Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Rameen Shamim, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Tuba Hassan and Waheeda Akhtar Non-travelling reserves: Neha Sharmin, Omaima Sohail, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Sidra Nawaz and Syeda Aroob Shah Player support personnel: Hina Munawar (manager), Muhammad Wasim (head coach), Junaid Khan (assistant coach bowling), Abdul Saad (assistant coach fielding), Waleed Ahmed (analyst) and Tehreem Sumbal (physiotherapist) Series schedule: Aug 6 – First T20I at Clontarf Cricket Club, Dublin; Aug 8 – Second T20I at Clontarf Cricket Club, Dublin; Aug 10 Third T20I at Clontarf Cricket Club, Dublin Earlier last week, the PCB had unveiled a packed 2025-26 calendar for the women's cricket team. In Pathways Cricket, Pakistan U-19 will tour Bangladesh for a five-match T20 series in December this year. Prior to that, the National Women's U19 T20 Tournament is scheduled to take place in Karachi from 15 September to 6 October. Head of Women's Cricket Rafia Haider said, "The 2025-26 calendar reflects our strategic commitment to providing consistent and meaningful playing opportunities for our women cricketers at all levels. From robust international assignments to competitive domestic tournaments, we are ensuring our players are fully prepared to excel on the world stage." "Our Pathways structure continues to evolve with the aim of building a strong future for Pakistan women's cricket. The U19 T20 tournament, followed by the tour to Bangladesh will offer young players valuable exposure and an opportunity to develop the skills required at the international level," she added. "The upcoming season is significant, with major events such as the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup and ICC Women's T20 World Cup on the horizon. Our international schedule has been designed to ensure thorough preparation, with quality opposition that will enable the players to perform well and contribute in the team's success," she concluded.


Business Recorder
6 days ago
- Sport
- Business Recorder
Uncapped Eyman named in Pakistan women's squad for Ireland T20Is
Pakistan on Wednesday announced a 15-member squad for the three-match T20I series against Ireland, scheduled to be played at Clontarf Cricket Club in Dublin from August 6 to 10. Regular skipper Fatima Sana will captain the side, which features the exciting inclusion of uncapped Eyman Fatima. Eyman Fatima earned her selection following a stellar performance in the National Women's T20 Tournament, where she scored 287 runs in eight matches at an impressive strike rate of 155.14. The 22-year-old also represented Pakistan in the inaugural ICC Women's U19 World Cup in 2023. Pakistan women's team will not travel to India for World Cup: Naqvi The squad was selected from the 24 players who participated in the Women's Skills Camp. Following the conclusion of the camp on 24th July, the 15-member squad will undergo a pre-series training camp in Karachi before departing for Ireland to compete in the bilateral series. The last T20I series between these two sides took place in 2022, when Ireland toured Pakistan and claimed a memorable 2-1 series victory. Pakistan squad: Fatima Sana (captain), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Eyman Fatima, Gull Feroza, Muneeba Ali, Najiha Alvi, Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Rameen Shamim, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Tuba Hassan and Waheeda Akhtar Schedule:


India Today
6 days ago
- Sport
- India Today
Pakistan Women call-up 20-year-old batter for Ireland T20I series
Pakistan Women have called up 20-year-old batter Eyman Fatima for their upcoming three-match T20I series against Ireland. Fatima gained attention during the National Women's T20 Tournament, finishing as the fourth-highest run-scorer while playing for the Strikers. She scored 287 runs in eight matches, boasting an average of 71.75 and an impressive strike rate of 155.14, including three fifties and a top score of was also the leading run-scorer for Pakistan in the U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2023 in South Africa, scoring 157 runs in five matches at an average of 52.33, with two fifties and a top score of 65 not out. Talented all-rounder Fatima Sana will lead the 15-member squad. The squad was chosen from 24 players who took part in the Women's Skills Camp. After the camp concluded on July 24, the 15-member team will begin a pre-series training camp in Karachi before heading to Ireland for the bilateral series. The three-match series will get underway on August 6 with all matches to take place at the Clontarf Cricket Club in Dublin. The two teams last faced off in T20Is in 2022 when Ireland secured a famous 2-1 series win. Pakistan squad for Ireland T20I series:Fatima Sana (captain), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Eyman Fatima, Gull Feroza, Muneeba Ali, Najiha Alvi, Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Rameen Shamim, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Tuba Hassan and Waheeda AkhtarPakistan vs Ireland Women's T20I series Schedule:Aug 6 – First T20I at Clontarf Cricket Club, DublinAug 8 – Second T20I at Clontarf Cricket Club, DublinAug 10 – Third T20I at Clontarf Cricket Club, Dublin- Ends


Hans India
7 days ago
- Sport
- Hans India
Uncapped Eyman Fatima named in Pakistan women squad for Ireland T20Is
Lahore: Pakistan has announced a 15-member squad for next month's three-match T20I series against Ireland, with regular skipper Fatima Sana leading the side, which features the exciting inclusion of uncapped batter Eyman Fatima. The three-match T20I series against Ireland will be played at Clontarf Cricket Club in Dublin from August 6 to 10. Fatima earned her selection on the back of her performance in the National Women's T20 Tournament held in Karachi in May this year, where she scored 287 runs from eight matches at a strike rate of 155.14. The right-handed batter also represented Pakistan in the inaugural ICC Women's U19 World Cup in 2023. The squad comprises a mix of experienced campaigners and emerging talents, with names like Muneeba Ali, Aliya Riaz, and Diana Baig providing balance to the team. Left-arm spinner Nashra Sundhu and leg-spinner Tuba Hassan are expected to shoulder spin responsibilities, while pacers like Waheeda Akhtar and Sadia Iqbal add depth to the bowling unit. PCB said the squad has been selected from among the 24 players taking part in the Women's Skills camp, which will conclude on July 27 in Karachi. At the conclusion of the Skills camp, the 15-member squad will undergo a pre-series camp in Karachi before departing for Ireland to take part in the bilateral series. The last T20I series between these two sides took place in 2022, when Ireland toured Pakistan and claimed a memorable 2-1 series victory. Pakistan squad: Fatima Sana (captain), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Eyman Fatima, Gull Feroza, Muneeba Ali, Najiha Alvi (wicket-keeper), Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Rameen Shamim, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Tuba Hassan and Waheeda Akhtar Non-traveling reserves: Neha Sharmin, Omaima Sohail, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Sidra Nawaz and Syeda Aroob Shah Schedule: August 6 – First T20I at Clontarf Cricket Club, Dublin August 8 – Second T20I at Clontarf Cricket Club, Dublin August 10 – Third T20I at Clontarf Cricket Club, Dublin


Deccan Herald
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Deccan Herald
'Aap Jaisa Koi': R Madhavan & Fatima Sana Shaikh's film brings a refreshing ‘barabari wala pyaar'
This heartwarming family drama starring Madhavan and Fatima Sana celebrates meaningful bonds, shared journeys, and the beauty of finding 'Barabari Wala Pyaar' in life's most surprising moments.