Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced a 15-member national squad for the upcoming Women’s U-19 T20 Asia Cup, scheduled to take place in Kuala Lumpur from December 15 to 22, 2024.
Pakistan’s campaign kicks off with a Group A match against India on December 15, followed by a match against Nepal the next day. Group B comprises Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and hosts Malaysia.
The tournament format will see the top two teams from each group advance to the Super Four stage. The event promises exciting cricket as six teams vie for the coveted title in the Malaysian capital.
Top-order Batters:
Areesha Ansari (Kasur), Fizza Fiaz (Lahore), Maham Anees (Islamabad), Ravail Farhan (Lahore), Zoofishan Ayyaz (Wah Cantt – Captain)
Wicketkeeper-Batters:
Komal Khan (Lahore – Vice-Captain), Wasifa Hussain (Karachi)
Spinners:
Aleesa Mukhtiar (Muzaffargarh), Quratulain (Sialkot), Rozina Akram (Rawalpindi), Tayyaba Imdad (Abbottabad)
Fast Bowlers:
Fatima Khan (Lahore), Haniah Ahmer (Karachi), Mahnoor Zeb (Mardan), Shahar Bano (Lodhran)
Player Support Personnel:
Aisha Jalil (Manager), Mohsin Kamal (Head Coach), Muhammad Hanif Malik (Assistant Coach, Nahida Khan (Fielding Coach), Muhammad Usman Shahid (Analyst), Rabia Siddiq (Physiotherapist), Muhammad Rafi Ullah (Media and Digital Manager)