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Express Tribune
25-04-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Nida Dar announces break from Pakistan cricket to focus on mental health
Listen to article Former Pakistan women's cricket team captain Nida Dar has announced a temporary break from all forms of cricket to focus on her mental health, following what she described as a period of personal and professional challenges. The 38-year-old all-rounder made the announcement on social media late Thursday, appealing for privacy as she steps away from the game. 'A lot of things have happened in the past with me personally and professionally and this has affected my mental health,' Dar wrote. 'For this reason, I am taking a break for a while from cricket to focus on myself. Please respect the privacy. Thank you. #respect.' Dar, one of Pakistan's most experienced players, has represented her country in 130 T20 Internationals and 99 One-Day Internationals. Known for her consistency and leadership, she had recently returned to training in preparation for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier in Faisalabad. However, she did not make the final 15-player squad after failing to meet fitness benchmarks. In addition to stepping away from international contention, Dar has also withdrawn from the upcoming National T20 Cup, choosing instead to take a complete break from competitive cricket. Her decision comes as the Pakistan women's team celebrated a successful qualifying campaign for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, securing five straight wins and defeating Bangladesh by seven wickets in their final match on April 19 at the Lahore City Cricket Association (LCCA) Ground. While lauding the squad's performance, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi reiterated that the national women's team will not travel to India for the tournament, in line with a previously agreed 'hybrid model' similar to that adopted for the ICC Men's Champions Trophy. 'Pakistan will not travel to India, as this formula has already been agreed upon,' Naqvi stated during a visit to the LCCA Ground.
Gulf News
20-04-2025
- Sport
- Gulf News
Pakistan team won't travel to India for ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025
Dubai: Pakistan have booked their place in the ICC Women's ODI World Cup, to be held in India later this year, but they won't be playing on Indian soil. Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, according to reports, has confirmed that the team will play its matches at a neutral venue. India and Pakistan had previously agreed to a hybrid model after the Indian team refused to travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy earlier this year. 'Everything will happen according to the agreement. India will decide where the match will happen because they are the hosts. Wherever they decide, our team will go and play there. But the Pakistan team won't travel to India. Since there is an agreement, it has to be adhered to,' Naqvi told reporters at Lahore City Cricket Association (LCCA) Ground, after Pakistan women defeated Bangladesh by seven wickets to complete an unbeaten qualifying campaign. Neutral venue across events 'Pakistan's participation in the next global competition would adhere to the Hybrid Formula [the same structure decided upon prior to the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025],' Naqvi was quoted as saying by ARY News. 'Pakistan will not travel to India as this formula has already been agreed upon.' According to the agreement, which began with the Champions Trophy, both the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025, to be hosted by India, and the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, to be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka, will follow the same pattern. The 2026 edition might not see significant disruption, as Pakistan could play all their matches in Sri Lanka — including the marquee India-Pakistan clash. The PCB has also been awarded hosting rights for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in 2028, where neutral venue arrangements will similarly apply. 'India and Pakistan matches hosted by either country at ICC events during the 2024-2027 rights cycle will be played at a neutral venue,' said a statement from the ICC Board, ending a monthlong deadlock. Pakistan, Bangladesh qualify Pakistan's women's team secured their berth in the tournament by remaining unbeaten in the ICC Women's ODI World Cup Qualifiers. They hosted the qualifiers and won all five matches to top the standings. Bangladesh became the second team to qualify, ending the hopes of Ireland, Scotland, the West Indies and Thailand. India (hosts), England, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and Sri Lanka had already qualified for the tournament, which will run from September 26 to November 2.
Int'l Cricket Council
13-04-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Kathryn Bryce leads the charge in Scotland's second victory at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifier
A captain's knock by Kathryn Bryce and fine bowling from the bowlers, led by Rachel Slater helped Scotland claim a solid, 58-run victory over Thailand in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifier at the Lahore City Cricket Association (LCCA) Ground on Sunday. The Scotland skipper made 60, ably supported by Megan McColl's 57, to help them to 206 all out batting first. Despite a promising start from Thailand in response, only Natthakan Chantham (63) was able to build a big score in the chase, with Slater's three for nine at the start of the innings proving to be crucial for Kathryn Bryce's charges. That leaves Scotland with two wins from their first three fixtures with a big clash against Bangladesh up next, while Thailand are still searching for their first win of the tournament. Bryce and McColl provide Scotland a good foundation Scotland won the toss and elected to bat first but lost Pippa Sproule for one off the bowling of Nattaya Boochatham (2/46). That brought skipper Kathryn Bryce to the crease, she and Abbi Aitken-Drummond started to rebuild before Boochatham picked up her second wicket when she removed Aitken-Drummond for 22. Sarah Bryce joined her sister but quickly departed for five, however a 67-run stand between the elder Bryce and Ailsa Lister got Scotland back on track. Lister became the first of Onnicha Kamchomphu's three victims, caught by Naruemol Chaiwai for a run-a-ball 38. Bryce followed for 60, bowled by Kampchomphu (3/28), but Megan McColl dug in to marshal the lower order. Even as wickets fell at regular intervals, her 57 from just 60 balls pushed Scotland past 200, before she was the last wicket to fall with nine overs still remaining. Thailand chase stumbles under Scotland pressure The chase started positively with Boochatham (20) and Chanida Sutthiruang (18) putting on 41 runs for the first wicket. However, Rachel Slater proved difficult to get away from and got early results when she picked up both openers in the same over to get Scotland going. She then bowled Nannapat Koncharoenkai for three, taking her figures to three for nine, and leaving Thailand at 46 for three. Natthakan Chantham and skipper Chaiwai added 25 before the captain was trapped leg before by Abtaha Maqsood, and Scotland were able to chip away regularly despite Chantham's best efforts. She was eventually bowled out by Maqsood for 63, ending any hopes of a successful chase, with Katherine Fraser sealing victory by having Kampchomphu caught to wrap up the 58-run success. Scores in brief Scotland v Thailand – LCCA Ground Scotland 206 all out in 41 overs (Kathryn Bryce 60, Megan McColl; Thipatcha Putthawong 3/28, Onnicha Kamchomphu 3/34) Thailand 148 all out in 31.3 overs (Natthakan Chantham 63, Nattaya Boochatham 20; Rachel Slater 3/9, Abtaha Maqsood 3/26, Katherine Fraser 3/28) Scotland won by 58 runs
Express Tribune
11-04-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Pakistan cruise to six-wicket win over Scotland in ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier
Listen to article Pakistan produced a dominant all-round performance to defeat Scotland by six wickets in a rain-reduced ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier match at the Lahore City Cricket Association (LCCA) Ground on Friday. Fast bowler Fatima Sana led the way with the ball, claiming 4-23 in five overs, while batters Muneeba Ali and Aliya Riaz struck fluent half-centuries to steer the hosts to victory. Scotland, put in to bat in the 32-overs-per-side contest, posted a competitive 186-9, thanks largely to a captain's knock from Kathryn Bryce. Coming in at No. 3, Bryce top-scored with 91 off 96 balls, including 10 fours and a six. She anchored partnerships with Sarah Bryce (21) and Ailsa Lister (31) to lift her team from a shaky 17-2 start. In response, Pakistan overcame early setbacks to chase down the target with eight balls remaining. After being reduced to 36-2, Muneeba (71 off 72) and Aliya (68 not out off 70) combined for a 93-run third-wicket stand to set the foundation for the win. Wicketkeeper Sidra Nawaz remained unbeaten on 14 to finish the chase alongside Aliya. Chloe Abel took 2-42 for Scotland, while Kathryn Fraser and Rachel Slater picked up a wicket each. The win moves Pakistan to the top of the group with four points from two matches. Scotland remains in third place.
Int'l Cricket Council
08-04-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Match-wise Match Official appointments announced for ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifier
Fans can live stream the action on Fancode in India and on tv everywhere else around the world Shaun Haig and Shatira Jakir Jesy will take charge of hosts Pakistan's opening ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifier clash against Ireland. Shandre Fritz will be the match referee at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore (GSL), with Lubabalo Gcuma in place as TV Umpire and Donovan Koch as the fourth umpire. The opening day also sees the West Indies take on Scotland at Lahore City Cricket Association (LCCA), with Masudur Rahman Mukul and Saleema Imtiaz the on-field officials. Saleema made history last year by becoming the first Pakistani woman to be nominated to the ICC International Panel of Development Umpires. Sarah Dambanevana, who became the first female Zimbabwean umpire to stand in a World Cup final during the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2023, stands in her first match at the Qualifier on 11 April, when Ireland take on the West Indies. She will be joined on field by Lubabalo Gcuma. Faisal Khan Afridi and Candace La Borde will oversee Thailand's clash with Bangladesh. Koch and Dedunu de Silva will be in control of the Pakistan versus Scotland match, rounding off the first set of matches before a rest day. Fritz, Trudy Anderson and Ali Naqvi will share match refereeing duties throughout the competition. The final day of the competition, 19 April, could yet be decisive, and Dambanevana and de Silva will be in charge of Pakistan's fixture against Bangladesh. Finally, Masudur and Saleema will be in the middle for the West Indies' clash with Thailand on a day which will end with the final two spots at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 decided. About the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifier The ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifier is the final step in the qualification pathway to the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025. The sixth edition of the Qualifier is hosted by Pakistan where matches will be played at Gaddafi Stadium and Lahore City Cricket Association. Fans will see teams from four Full Members – Bangladesh, Ireland, Pakistan and the West Indies – compete with Associate Members Scotland and Thailand in the 15-match league tournament that will decide the two qualifiers for the main event in India later this year. Day matches will begin at 09h30 and day/night matches at 14h00 local time.
