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Women's Skills Camp’s first phase completes at the NCA Lahore
Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: The second phase of the women's skills camp will start from July 13, as the first concluded today at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore. 20 players from Lahore and adjoining areas featured in the five-day camp from July 5 to July 9.Head Coach Mark Coles expressed his satisfaction with the progress made during the camp. He said, “It was truly inspiring to witness the talent and determination displayed by these cricketers. They have showcased tremendous potential, and I am confident that their hard work and commitment will help the coaching staff as well as the selectors to identify future talent in women’s cricket.”The following is the list of invited players:Names of players: Anoosha Nasir, Eyman Fatima, Fatima Sana, Gull Rukh, Humna Bilal, Huraina Sajjad, Khadija Chishti, Lubna Behram, Maham Manzoor, Maham Tariq, Masooma Zahra, Muneeba Ali Siddiqui, Najiha Alvi, Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Rameen Shamim, Saima Malik, Syeda Aroob Shah, Yusra Amir and Zaib-un-NisaCoaching staff: Mark Coles (head coach), Taufeeq Umar (batting coach), Saleem Jaffer (bowling coach), Mauhtashim Rashid (fielding coach) and Dr Rabia Siddiq (physiotherapist).
Cricket News: Women's skills camp to start on July 5, 2023
Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE: The skills camp for the female cricketers will start on July 5 back-to-back in Lahore and Karachi under the banner of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), which will be concluded on July 17, 2023.According to the media department of PCB, the 1st phase of the skills camp will take place at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore from 5 to 9 July where 20 players from Lahore and adjoining areas, will take part, providing them with a platform to showcase their skills and abilities.Following the completion of the five-day Lahore leg, the focus will shift to Karachi as Hanif Mohammad High Performance Centre will be the venue for the camp from 13 to 17 July. The players for the Karachi camp will be announced in due course.Names of players: Aliya Riaz, Amber Kainat, Anam Amin, Bismah Maroof, Diana Baig, Dua Majid, Fatima Khan, Gul Feroza, Lubna Behram, Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Nida Dar, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Sidra Amin, Sidra Nawaz, Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani and Waheeda AkhtarCoaching staff: Mark Coles (head coach), Taufeeq Umar (batting coach), Saleem Jaffer (bowing coach), Mauhtashim Rashid (fielding coach), Zubair Ahmed (analyst), Rifat Asghar Gill (physiotherapist) and Hussain Mirza (strength and conditioning coach)
ACC Emerging Teams Cup: Bangladesh beat Pakistan by 9 runs
Sports Bulletin ReportMong Kok (Hong Kong):-Bangladesh A team beat Pakistan A by 6 in the first semifinal of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Women’s Emerging Teams Cup 2023 at Mission Road Ground, Mong Kok, Hong Kong on Tuesday. Due to the overnight rain match was reduced to 9 overs per innings.Bangladesh A Women captain Lata Mondal won the toss and decided to bat first against Pakistan. They managed 54 runs on the board in the allotted 9 overs. Nahida was the top scorer with 21 runs. She hit three four and one six during her 16-balls innings. Rabeya (10 off 20 balls), and Shathi (4 off 2 balls) were other major contributors. Fatima Sana (3 for 10), Anosha Nasir (2 for 6), and Tuba Hassan (1 for 22) were wicket-takers bowlers for Pakistan.In reply, Pakistan team could score 53 for 4 runs in 9 overs per innings fixture. Summarized Scorecard:Bangladesh A Women (Batting): 59 for 7 in 9 oversNahida Akhter (21 runs,16 balls, 4x3,6x1), Rabeya Khan (10 runs not out, 20 balls, 4x0,6x0), Shathi Rani (4 runs, 2 balls, 4x1, 6x0)Pakistan Bowling:Fatima Sana (3 for 10), Anosha Nasir (2 for 6), Tuba Hassan (1 for 22)Pakistan A Women (Batting): 53 for 4 in 9 oversEyman Fatima (18 runs,15 balls, 4x2, 6x1), Shawaal Zulfiqar (11 runs, 15 balls, 4x1,6x0), Fatima Sana (10 runs not out, 8 balls, 4x1, 6x0)Bangladesh (Bowling):Rabeya Khan (2 for 13), Nahida Akhter (1 for 8), Marufa Akhter (1 for 9)
Cricket News: Nahida Khan announces retirement from international cricket
Sports Bulletin ReportLAHORE:-Pakistan’s women cricketer Nahida Khan has decided to hang her shoes to close her 14 years cricket career after making her One Day International (ODI) debut in Bogra, Bangladesh against Sri Lanka on 7 February 2009. Also, Nahida represented Pakistan in three 50-over World Cups in 2013, 2017, and 2022, and in four T20 World Cups including 2012, 2014, 2016, and 2018, as she Nahida was the only women cricket player from Balochistan to represent her country Pakistan.Nahida Khan said:“I am grateful to the Pakistan cricket board for the unwavering support I got throughout my career. I want to thank my family, teammates, coaches, and other officials of the Pakistan Cricket Board for their guidance and belief in my abilities. I also want to thank the passionate fans who supported throughout my journey, both in Pakistan and across the globe.”
Pakistan to leave for Hong Kong tonight for Emerging Teams Asia Cup
“Players to approach each match with determination,” says Captain Fatima Sana Sports Bulletin ReportKARACHI:-Pakistan women’s cricket team will leave Karachi for Hong Kong to participate in an 8-nation ACC Women’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup, which will be rolled into action from June 12 at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground in Hong Kong.According to an official of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) media department, the squad will reach Hong Kong via Dubai. Green Shirts will compete with hosts Hong Kong, arch-rival India A, and Nepal in their Group fixtures of the T20 women’s cricket tournament. Pakistan will play their first match against Nepal. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the semifinals which will be played on 19 June, as the final will be played on June 21, 2023.Six players apart from captain Fatima Sana have already represented Pakistan women’s team in international cricket including Gull Feroza (2 T20Is), Natalia Parvaiz (3 ODIs, 11 T20Is), Sadaf Shamas (4 ODIs, 2 T20Is), Syeda Aroob Shah (2 ODIs, 5T20Is), Tuba Hassan (1 ODI, 21 T20Is), and Umm-e-Hani (1 ODI). Anoosha Nasir, Eyman Fatima, and Shawaal Zulfiqar have represented Pakistan Under-19 in the inaugural edition of the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup.Captain Fatima Sana said:“Our training camp in Karachi has laid a strong foundation for our journey in the ACC Women's Emerging Teams Asia Cup. I expect each player to carry the learnings from the camp and showcase their skills with confidence in the tournament. In Group A, we have formidable opponents in Nepal, hosts Hong Kong, and India A. I expect our players to approach each match with determination, resilience, and a never-give-up attitude.”Pakistan Squad:Fatima Sana (captain), Anoosha Nasir, Eyman Fatima, Gull Feroza, Gulrukh, Lubna Behram, Najiha Alvi (wk), Natalia Parvaiz, Sadaf Shamas, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani, Yusra Amir. Reserves: Amber Kainat, Dua Majid, Fatima Khan, Rameen ShamimOfficials Coaching Staff: Aisha Jalil (manager), Mohsin Kamal (head coach), Mohammad Kamran Hussain (assistant coach), Mohammad Usman Shahid (analyst) and Rabia Siddiq (physiotherapist).Schedule:June 13, 2023: Pakistan vs Nepal at Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground, Hong Kong, 0600 PKTJune 15, 2023: Pakistan vs Hong Kong at Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground, Hong Kong, 0600 PKTJune 17, 2023: Pakistan v India A at Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground, Hong Kong, 1030 PKT
Anoosha Nasir eagers to do well in ACC Women’s Emerging Asia Cup
Sports Bulletin ReportKARACHI:-Rising cricket girl, Anoosha Nasir, 17, is looking eager to do well in the upcoming ACC Women's Emerging Teams Asia Cup, which will get underway in Hong Kong at the end of this month, as her recent achievements in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup 2023 in South Africa have gathered attention and established her as a promising talent in the sport.Anoosha, a 17-year-old cricketer has proved her abilities on the international stage with her impressive tally of 10 wickets from five matches. Now, she is ready to produce a notable performance in the regional cricket fixture of Asian women, as her presence in the team adds depth and diversity to Pakistan's lineup.Karachi-based Anoosha started her cricketing career in the Under-18 T20 Women’s Cricket Championship 2019-20, which was taken place in Lahore. Playing for Northern Renegades, Anoosha finished at the top spot in the bowling charts with six wickets from four wickets and led her side to the final of the tournament.While representing PCB Challengers in the Pakistan Cup Women’s One-Day Cup 2021-22 held in Karachi from 9 to 21 September 2021, Anoosha Nasir claimed 14 wickets from 7 matches that was also included one five-wicket haul. This was the only five-fer in the tournament and she finished on second place in the bowling charts.In order to choose the squad for the first-ever ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup, the PCB arranged a Women's U19 T20 Tournament in August 2022. The tournament, involving six teams, took place from August 13 to 22 in Muridke and Sheikhupura. Anoosha, playing for the Sindh Women U19 team as a right-handed batter, scored 65 runs from three innings. Her impressive performance included eight boundaries, and she also took three wickets.Three months later, Anoosha represented PCB Challengers in phase two of the T20 Women’s Cricket Tournament, where she took five wickets from three outings. She registered her best figures of four for 24 in the match against Dynamites on 6 December at the LCCA Ground.Anoosha then turned out for Strikers in the T20 phase of the Pakistan Cup Women’s Cricket Tournament 2022-23, where she bagged five wickets from two outings in the first phase held in Karachi.Anoosha Nasir said in an interview:“My family has been a great support to me, specially my father who stays with me whenever I am practicing. This gives me a lot of encouragement to play this game and perform. “I had this feeling inside me from the beginning that I have to play cricket, but it was Sana Mir who inspired me to take this game.”“I have been bowling to the senior players, played with them, so it’s always felt good playing with them.” ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 was a dream for me to become the leading wicket-taker for Pakistan in the mega event. I just tried to give my best and eventually it happened.”
Cricket News: Challengers defeat Dynamites by 7 runs
Javeria Khan (83), Noreen Yaqoob (3 for 21, Saima Malik (3 for 29) lead Challengers to finalSports Bulletin ReportKARACHI:-Challengers defeated Dynamites by 7 runs to reach in the final of the Pakistan Cup Women’s Cricket Tournament here at State Bank cricket ground on Friday, as Javeria Khan (83), Noreen Yaqoob (3 for 21, and Saima Malik (3 for 29) were notable performance that led Challengers to final. Now, Challengers and Dynamites will meet again in the final of the tournament on Sunday, 4 June at the same venue. Omaima Sohail-led Challengers managed 160 for seven in 45 overs. Javeria Khan was top scorer with 83 runs, as her innings was laced with six fours. She faced 126 balls. The only prominent partnership of 75 runs in the innings came from Javeria and Fareeha Mehmood for the fifth wicket. Nashra Sundhu claimed 2 wickets for 25 from 9 oversDynamites opening batters Khadija Chishti (15 runs off 37 balls) and captain Sidra Amin (36 runs off 53 balls) provided a solid 43-run start to the innings. After the dismissal of Khadija, Aima Saleem soon followed Khadija, both batters were snared by left-arm spinner Saima as Dynamites were 48 for 2 in 14.2 overs. Experienced Aliya Riaz joined Sidra Amin in the middle and both knitted 26 runs for the third wicket. Javeria got player of the match award.
Cricket News: Challengers thrash Blasters by five wickets
Javeria Rauf, Omaima Sohail hit half-centuries to guide Challengers to victorySports Bulletin ReportKARACHI:-Challengers defeated Blasters by five wickets in the 2nd round of the Pakistan Women’s Cricket Cup, as a couple of half-centuries from Javeria Rauf and Captain Omaima Sohail guided their team to the first victory at Blasters at the State Bank Stadium on Wednesday. Javeria was declared the player of the match.Blaster set a 191 runs target on the scoreboard, as the winners lost two wickets for 42 runs in the 13th over. At this stage, Javeria and Omaima got together on the pitch, as both batters aggregated 134 runs for the third wicket before both batters Javeria (82 runs, 119 balls, 4x6, 6x1) and Omaima (75 runs, 86 balls, 4x5x, 6x1) went back to the dressing-room on successive deliveries of the 38th over. However, in 42nd over Challengers reached on target after losing 5 girls. Left-arm spinner Anam Amin got 2 wickets for the Blasters after conceding 42 runs in 10 overs.Earlier, Challengers skipper won the toss and put opposition into bat first, Blasters were reeling at 42 for three in the 13th over, when Captain Muneeba Ali was joined by Iram Javed. Both batters stitched a 104-run partnership for the fourth wicket, but after the departure of Muneeba (50 runs, 75 balls, 4x2, 6x0) and Iram (49 runs, 69 balls, 4x3, 6x2), no Blasters batter managed to score significantly as the side was dismissed for 190 in the allotted 45 overs. Masooma and Sadia Iqbal grabbed four and three wickets, respectively for Challengers.
Cricket News: PCB selects Fatima to lead Pakistan in T20 Asia Cup
Sports Bulletin ReportKARACHI:-Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) named Fatima Sana the captain of the national team, which take part in the forthcoming ACC Emerging Women’s T20 Asia Cup to be played in Hong Kong next month from June 12 to 21 this year 2023.Also, the national women’s selection committee has announced a 14-woman squad. Four players, who featured in the inaugural ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup earlier in the year, are picked up for the eight-team tournament. The squad has been put together after observing performances in the T20 phase of the Pakistan Cup Women’s Cricket Tournament and emerging camp in Multan in March.Pakistan Squad:Fatima Sana (captain), Anoosha Nasir, Eyman Fatima, Gull Feroza, Gulrukh, Lubna Behram, Najiha Alvi (wicketkeeper), Natalia Parvaiz, Sadaf Shamas, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani and Yusra Amir. Reserves: Amber Kainat, Dua Majid, Fatima Khan and Rameen ShamimPakistan are in Group A with Hong Kong, India A, and Thailand A. Pakistan will start their quest on 13 June with a match against Thailand A, after which they play Hong Kong and India A on 15 and 17 June, respectively. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the semi-finals which will be played on 19 June. The final of the tournament will be held on 21 June.
Cricket News: 60 females to participate in Pakistan Cup Tournament
Sports Bulletin ReportKARACHI:-As many as 60 female players will take part in the Pakistan Cup Women’s Cricket Tournament 2023, which will be rolled into action on May 19 here at State Bank Ground, as Dynamites will face Blasters in the open fixture of top national women’s cricket showpiece.According to media department of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), in the first, four sides will play T20 matches on round-robin basis and three teams will play one-day matches on a double round-robin basis with the final on 4 June.The winning team will pocket PKR1 million and the runners-up will collect PKR500, 000 while the player of the match award winners will receive PKR20,000 and the player of the tournament will get PKR 50,000. All matches will start at 9:00 am.Head of Women’s Cricket, Tania Mallick said:“Pakistan Cup Women’s Cricket Tournament is an excellent opportunity for our female players to produce their best during the competition. “I hope our teams will show a good game of cricket and improve their experience too during this fixture.”Blasters Squad:Muneeba Ali (captain), Aleena Shah, Anam Amin, Asma Amin, Ayesha Bilal, Ayesha Javed, Ayesha Zafar, Diana Baig, Fajar Naveed, Iram Javed, Kainat Imtiaz, Saba Nazir, Saiqa Riaz, Zaib-un-Nisa and Zunera ShahSupport staff: Mauhtashim Rashid (head coach), Nahida Bibi (assistant coach), Qurat ul Ain Kazmi (manager) and Areesha Anwar (physiotherapist)Challengers Squad:Sadia Iqbal (captain), Aima Saleem, Amber Kainat, Areesha Noor, Fareeha Mehmood, Fatima Zehra, Huraina Sajjad, Javeria Khan, Javeria Rauf, Kaynat Hafeez, Maham Tariq, Masooma Zehra, Noreen Yaqoob, Saima Malik and Warda YousafSupport staff: Taufeeq Umar (head coach), Hajra Sarwar (assistant coach), Shagufta Kazim (manager) and Bisma Ahmed (Physiotherapist)Dynamites Squad:Sidra Amin (captain), Aliya Riaz, Bismah Maroof, Fatima Shahid, Ghulam Fatima, Humna Bilal, Khadija Chishti, Laiba Nasir, Maham Manzoor, Nashra Sundhu, Omaima Sohail, Rameen Shamim, Sidra Nawaz, Waheeda Akhtar and Yusra AmirSupport staff: Waseem Yousafi (head coach), Rehmat Gull (assistant coach), Saira Iftikhar (manager) and Ammara Fatima (physiotherapist)Strikers Squad:Fatima Sana (captain), Anoosha Nasir, Dua Majid, Eyman Fatima, Fatima Khan, Gull Feroza, Gulrukh, Lubna Behram, Najiha Alvi, Natalia Parvaiz, Sadaf Shamas, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Syeda Aroob Shah, Tuba Hassan and Umm-e-HaniSupport staff: Mohsin Kamal (head coach), Mohammad Kamran (assistant coach), Aisha Jalil (manager) and Rabia Siddiq (physiotherapist)Schedule (T20 Matches):May 19, 2023: Dynamites vs Blasters, State Bank GroundMay 19, 2023: Challengers vs Strikers, Oval Academy Ground.May 20, 2023: Dynamites vs Challengers, State Bank GroundMay 20, 2023: Blasters vs Strikers, Oval Academy Ground.May 21, 2023: Dynamites vs Strikers, State Bank GroundMay 21, 2023: Blasters vs Challengers, Oval Academy Ground.Schedule (50-over matches):May 23, 2023: Blasters vs Dynamites, State Bank GroundMay 25, 2023: Blasters vs Challengers, State Bank GroundMay 27, 2023: Dynamites vs Challengers, State Bank GroundMay 29, 2023: Dynamites vs Blasters, State Bank GroundMay 31, 2023: Challengers vs Blasters, State Bank GroundJune 2, 2023: Challengers vs Dynamites, State Bank GroundJune 4, 2023: Final, State Bank Ground.
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