Latest Fatima Sana News & Updates

Dublin, May 30 (IANS) West Indies continued their impressive start to the Women’s Tri-Series in Ireland, registering a convincing 25-run victory over Pakistan on Friday to make it two wins from two matches.After defeating the home side the day before, West Indies again produced a fine all-round performance with all parts of the batting lineup firing, and the bowlers limiting Pakistan’s response in a chase of 200.After winning the toss and batting, two of the mainstays of West Indies’ lineup in D…

Dubai, May 19 (IANS) Key Pakistan and England players have made strides up the ICC Women’s T20I and ODI Player Rankings, in light of impressive displays leading up to the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.Pakistan captain Fatima Sana was one of the biggest movers in the wake of Pakistan Women’s 3-0 clean sweep against Zimbabwe Women in Karachi in the T20I series, with the all-rounder being named Player of the Match for her match-winning unbeaten 62 in the final encounter and reaching a career-h…

Karachi, May 16 (IANS) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday announced 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, with Fatima Sana retained as captain for the global tournament to be held in England and Wales from June 12 to July 5.The squad will also participate in a preparatory tri-series in Ireland featuring co-hosts Ireland and West Indies ahead of the World Cup.Among the selected players, Eyman Fatima, Natalia Pervaiz, Rameen Shamim, Saira Jabeen, and Tasmia Rub…

Karachi, May 15 (IANS) Fatima Sana rewrote the record books with a breathtaking display of power-hitting as the Pakistan captain smashed the fastest half-century in women’s T20 internationals during the third T20I against Zimbabwe in Karachi.The 24-year-old reached her fifty in just 15 balls, beating the previous record jointly held by Sophie Devine, Phoebe Litchfield and Richa Ghosh who all scored their fifties in 18 deliveries.Sana’s phenomenal innings also matched the record for the faste…

Dubai, May 12 (IANS) England’s Charlie Dean and New Zealand captain Melie Kerr have made big gains on the latest ICC Women’s ODI Player Rankings after their impressive show in the opening game of the three-match ODI series.Dean, who continues to deputise as captain for the injured Nat Sciver-Brunt, was adjudged Player of the Match for her unbeaten innings of 31 not out and two-wicket haul in England’s narrow one-wicket triumph in Durham.In the bowling chart, Dean improved six spots to 10th overa…

Lahore, May 9 (IANS) Uncapped duo Amber Kainat and Saira Jabeen earned maiden call‑ups as Pakistan on Saturday announced a 15‑member squad for the three‑match women’s T20I series against Zimbabwe, starting on May 12 at the National Bank Stadium.The series will run till May 15, with all matches scheduled for evening starts at 7:30 pm local time. Pakistan, led by pace-bowling all-rounder Fatima Sana, will look to carry forward momentum from the ongoing ODI leg, where the hosts have already…

Dubai, May 5 (IANS) Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu has been richly rewarded for her outstanding recent performances, making notable gains in the latest ICC Women’s T20I Player Rankings.Athapaththu was named Player of the Series in Sri Lanka’s dominant 3-0 clean sweep over Bangladesh, delivering an all-round performance that underlined her importance to the side. The experienced campaigner scored 115 runs across three innings and also picked up four wickets, showcasing her versatility …

Karachi, April 26 (IANS) Pakistan cricket board (PCB) have announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match Women’s ODI series against Zimbabwe, which will commence on May 3. The squad sees a notable inclusion in Momina Riasat, who has received her maiden ODI call-up. The series holds added significance as it forms part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2025–2029 cycle.All-rounder Fatima Sana will captain the side, aiming to guide Pakistan to improved results following their recent tou…

Dubai, Feb 17 (IANS) Sadia Iqbal has reclaimed the No.1 position in the ICC Women’s T20I Bowling Rankings after a series of impressive performances against South Africa. The Pakistan left-arm spinner surged back to the summit, overtaking Australia quick Annabel Sutherland and India’s experienced tweaker Deepti Sharma in the latest update to the ICC Women’s Player Rankings. Iqbal’s rise comes on the back of a strong showing in Pakistan’s recent three-match T20I series in South Africa, w…

Lahore, Jan 14 (IANS) The Pakistan Cricket Board on Wednesday announced the ODI and T20I squads for the women’s team for the upcoming South Africa tour, which begins on February 10 in Potchefstroom. Fatima Sana will remain the captain in both formats as Pakistan prepares for the ICC Women’s T20I World Cup 2026 in June.Aliya Riaz, Ayesha Zafar, Gull Feroza, Muneeba Ali, Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Rameen Shamim, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, and Tasmia Rubab are included in both squads. Meanwh…