A total of 25 Pakistan women cricketers will take part in the Skills and Fitness camp, scheduled from August 8 to 24 at the National Cricket Academy.
The women’s national selection committee has chosen these players to prepare them for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in Bangladesh from October 3 to 20.
For the 17-day camp, the players will arrive on August 7. They will participate in various fitness sessions from August 8 to 18. These sessions include medical screenings, fitness, and fielding drills.
From August 19 until the end of the camp, the players will engage in skills sessions. These include net practices under the supervision of the national coaching staff.
The 25 players include nine batters, eight bowlers, six all-rounders, and two wicket-keepers.
Pakistan Women Cricketers Participating in Skills and Fitness Camp
All-rounders:
- Aliya Riaz
- Fatima Sana
- Nida Dar
- Rameen Shamim
- Syeda Aroob Shah
- Tuba Hassan
Batters:
- Ayesha Zafar
- Dua Majid
- Eyman Fatima
- Gull Feroza
- Iram Javed
- Omaima Sohail
- Sadaf Shamas
- Sidra Amin
- Yusra Amir
Fast Bowlers:
- Diana Baig
- Neha Sharmin Nadeem
- Tasmia Rubab
- Waheeda Akhtar
- Zaib-un-Nisa Niaz
Spinners:
- Nashra Sundhu
- Sadia Iqbal
- Umm-e-Hani
Wicket-keepers:
- Muneeba Ali
- Najiha Alvi
Earlier, it was reported that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to conduct a fitness test for the national men’s cricketers ahead of the upcoming two-match home Test series against Bangladesh.
Players expected to be named in the Pakistan squad for the Test series against Bangladesh will be called on August 9, with the fitness test scheduled for August 10. Centrally contracted players are also expected to be called for the fitness test.
Details suggest that Pakistan cricketers will undergo a total of five to six fitness tests to meet international criteria.