NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to retain Nida Dar as the captain of the national women's team for the upcoming Asia Cup, which is set to take place in Dambulla, Sri Lanka from July 19 to 28.
This decision comes despite Pakistan's recent losses in the ODI and T20 series against England under Dar's leadership.
According nto PTI, the selectors have made several changes to the squad that toured England last month, leaving out Ayesha Zafar, Natalia Parvaiz, Rameen Shamim, Sadaf Shamas, Umm-e-Hani, and Waheeda Akhtar.
In their place, Iram Javed, Omaima Sohail, Syeda Aroob Shah, and Tasmia Rubab have been included in the team. Iram Javed, Omaima Sohail, and Syeda Aroob Shah are making a comeback to the T20I squad after last playing in 2023.
Iram Javed's last appearance was against Bangladesh in October, Omaima last played against New Zealand in December, and Aroob's against South Africa in September. Tasmia Rubab, a 22-year-old left-arm fast bowler, is the only uncapped player in the side.
The PCB has also made changes to the coaching staff of the women's team, appointing former Test batsman Muhammad Wasim as the new head coach, supported by Abdul Rehman and Junaid Khan.
The selected players will attend a training camp in Karachi from July 5 until their departure on July 16. Hina Munawar, Rabia Siddiq, and Waleed Ahmed have been confirmed as the team manager, physiotherapist, and analyst, respectively.
Pakistan women's team squad: Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Fatima Sana, Gull Feroza, Iram Javed, Muneeba Ali, Najiha Alvi (wk), Nashra Sundhu, Omaima Sohail, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tasmia Rubab and Tuba Hassan.
