LAHORE: Led by Bismah Maroof a 15-member Pakistan women’s squad was named on Wednesday for the three-match Twenty20 series against Bangladesh scheduled to start here at the Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday.

Besides T20s, Bangladesh will also play two ODIs during their tour to Pakistan and all the matches will be staged at the Gaddafi Stadium.

The team was announced by chief selector Urooj Mumtaz.

“The team was finalised keeping in view the players’ performance in the training camp that concluded in Muridke on Tuesday, while the core of the squad that represented Pakistan recently was also retained. Former Pakistan players Asmavia Iqbal and Marina Iqbal are the other two members of the selection panel along with Urooj,” a PCB press release stated.

Meanwhile, Urooj said: “We are delighted to host the Bangladesh team and look forward to an exciting series. It is the first international assignment for the team since the tour to South Africa in June. The team is a good blend of experience and young exciting players.

“With the women’s game developing at a rapid pace, we aim to play a positive and aggressive brand of cricket and produce solid performances. The primary focus will remain on winning as it will build confidence within the group, this is pivotal for us as we head into a busy international schedule over the next six months.”

Squad:

Bismah Maroof (captain), Aliya Riaz, Anam Amin, Ayesha Zafar, Diana Baig, Iram Javed, Javeria Khan, Kainat Imtiaz, Nahida Khan, Omaima Sohail, Saba Nazir, Sadia Iqbal, Sana Mir, Sidra Amin, Sidra Nawaz

Officials: Iqbal Imam (interim head coach), Gemaal Hussain (trainer), Aisha Jalil (manager), Dr Rifat Asghar Gill (physio), Zubair Ahmed (analyst).

Published in Dawn, October 24th, 2019