September 19, 2024

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Pakistan’s Kainat Imtiaz returns to squad for Sri Lanka T20Is, Gull Feroza and Tuba Hassan obtain call-ups

Kainat Imtiaz returned to the Pakistan T20I squad for the impending three-match sequence in opposition to Sri Lanka, starting Might 24.

All-rounder Imtiaz, who have been dominated out of the Ladies’s ODI Global Cup previous this yr because of a thumb damage, will probably be making a return after clearing a health take a look at in Karachi.

Bismah Maroof will proceed to steer the aspect. She, together with Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig and Fatima Sana, who participated within the contemporary FairBreak Invitational T20 match, have joined the crew.

Pakistan have named two uncapped avid gamers – wicketkeeper-batter Gull Feroza and legspinner Tuba Hassan – within the drawing close house T20Is.

Feroza has been added to the ODI squad, which additionally comprises uncapped batter Sadaf Shamas. In the meantime, left-arm spinner Sadia Iqbal has been recalled to each folds after recuperating from an damage.

As many as 26 probables had been coaching in Karachi since Might 8. The pre-series camp will conclude on Might 19 as selectors have narrowed down the squads.

Left-arm spinner Nashra Sandhu, who neglected the camp because of a shoulder damage, should watch for her go back.

The white-ball sequence will start with 3 T20Is to be performed between Might 24-28, adopted by way of 3 ODIs, which shape part of the ICC Ladies’s Championship, to happen from June 1 to five.

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“Now we have supplied alternatives to Gull Feroza, Sadaf Shamas and Tuba Hassan at the foundation in their long run doable and abilities,” Leader Selector Asmavia Iqbal mentioned.

“The 3 kids took phase within the rising camp ultimate December and made an influence with their skill. I’m happy to peer their growth and all of us really feel it’s now the correct time to provide them publicity in global cricket.

“We had despatched Tuba as a reserve participant within the not too long ago concluded ODI Global Cup, she continues to make excellent growth; and because spin bowling has been a standard energy of ours, I think she will be able to make a excellent contribution in our bowling technique.

“Gull Feroza has additionally made excellent growth, she has an competitive taste of play and may give us with brisk begins in each T20Is and ODIs, which at the moment are a large requirement at the global degree. Sadaf, but even so her batting abilities, supplies us a bowling possibility too along with her medium-pace abilities,” Iqbal added.

Pakistan T20I squad: Bismah Maroof (c), Aiman Anwer, Aliya Riaz, Anam Amin, Ayesha Naseem, Diana Baig, Fatima Sana, Gull Feroza (wk), Iram Javed, Kainat Imtiaz, Muneeba Ali (wk), Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Sadia Iqbal and Tuba Hassan.

Pakistan ODI squad: Bismah Maroof (c), Aiman Anwer, Aliya Riaz, Anam Amin, Diana Baig, Fatima Sana, Ghulam Fatima, Gull Feroza, Muneeba Ali (wk), Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Ameen, and Sidra Nawaz (wk).