New Delhi. Pakistan started with a win in the Women's T20 World Cup under the captaincy of captain Fatima Sana. But he lost to India in the second match. The team has won one out of two matches while it has lost one. Now Pakistan team is going to face Australia in the next match. Before this match, bad news has come from Pakistan for Pakistani captain Fatima Sana. Fatima's father is no more in this world. He has passed away. In such a situation, Fatima is now returning to Pakistan.
Giving this information on Thursday, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said that it is making arrangements for Fatima Sana to return home as soon as possible. His father died on Thursday morning. A PCB official said, 'She will not be able to play in the match against Australia on Friday.' In his absence, vice-captain Muniba Ali will lead the team against Australia.
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22-year-old Fatima has performed well in both batting and bowling so far in the tournament. To remain in the race for the semi-finals, Pakistan will have to win at least one of the remaining two matches. Pakistan currently has two points from two matches and is at third place in the group after Australia and India. He will play his last match against New Zealand on Monday.
Fatima is joint first in terms of taking most wickets for Pakistan in the current tournament. He has taken 4 wickets so far. Left arm spinner Sadia Iqbal has also taken four wickets in 2 matches for Pakistan. Saadia has been in the number one ranking in T20 for some time. Fatima is the third young captain to captain the team in the T20 World Cup.
Tags: Pakistan cricket, T20 World Cup, women cricket
FIRST PUBLISHED: October 10, 2024, 18:08 IST
