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India Today
4 days ago
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- India Today
Pakistan Women rewarded with massive salary hike in new central contract
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a 50 percent increase in retainer fees for the national women's cricket team across all central contract categories for the 2025-26 season, which runs from July 1, 2025, to June 30, pay rise shows the PCB's strong focus on supporting women's cricket and rewarding performances. A total of 20 players have received contracts, now split into five categories - from A to E - making the system more T20I bowler Sadia Iqbal has been promoted to a Category A contract. She joins captain Fatima Sana, wicketkeeper-batter Muneeba Ali, and all-rounder Sidra Amin in the top bracket. Sadia's promotion comes after her strong showing in the ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier 2025, where she took nine wickets at an average of 16 and was named in the Team of the Tournament. Also Read: Pakistan's Fatima Sana braves father's death to rise: He wanted me to playThe PCB has also introduced a new Category E for emerging players. This category aims to fast-track young talent. Eyman Fatima and Shawaal Zulfiqar, both part of Pakistan's August 2025 tour of Ireland and former U19 players, are the first to be other players earned promotions. Diana Baig moved up to Category B, and Rameen Shamim was placed in Category C based on consistent performances. Others like Aliya Riaz, Sidra Nawaz, Natalia Parvaiz, and Waheeda Akhtar received central contracts, falling into either Category B or changes come ahead of a busy year for the Pakistan women's team, with the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup in September–October 2025, the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in June 2026, and multiple home and away bilateral Women's central contract for 2025-26 seasonCategory A: Fatima Sana, Muneeba Ali, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra AminCategory B: Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Nashra SundhuCategory C: Rameen ShamimCategory D: Gull Feroza, Najiha Alvi, Natalia Parvaiz, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Sidra Nawaz, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani and Waheeda AkhtarCategory E: Eyman Fatima and Shawaal Zulfiqar- EndsMust Watch
Express Tribune
26-03-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Pakistan announce squad for ICC Women's World Cup qualifiers 2025
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier, set to take place from April 9 to 19 in Lahore. Fast-bowling all-rounder Fatima Sana, who has led Pakistan in six T20Is and two ODIs, will captain the team in the crucial tournament. The squad also sees the return of opener Shawaal Zulfiqar, who has been out since December 2023 due to a shoulder injury. The players were selected based on their fitness and form following a 10-day training camp, which runs until March 30. Pakistan will host the sixth edition of the Women's World Cup Qualifier, with matches played at Gaddafi Stadium and Lahore Cricket Club Association (LCCA) Ground. The tournament features 15 teams, including hosts Pakistan, Bangladesh, West Indies, Ireland, Scotland, and Thailand. Pakistan will open their campaign against Ireland on April 9 at Gaddafi Stadium, while West Indies face Scotland at LCCA the same day. The top two teams at the end of the league stage will secure spots in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, joining Australia, England, New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and hosts India, who qualified through the ICC Women's Championship (2022–25). Pakistan's Squad for ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier 2025 Captain: Fatima Sana Players: Aliya Riaz, Muneeba Ali, Diana Baig, Gull Feroza, Najiha Alvi, Nashra Sandhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Omaima Sohail, Rameen Shamim, Sadia Iqbal, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Sidra Amin, Sidra Nawaz, Syeda Aroob Shah.
