Pakistan announce squad for ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025; Komal Khan to lead

He Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has presented the 15-member team that will represent Pakistan in the upcoming ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025whose start is scheduled for Malaysia from January 18 to February 2, 2025. This announcement marks a significant step for Pakistan women’s cricket, aiming to make a mark on the international stage after their commendable performance in the inaugural tournament in 2023.

Komal Khan to lead Pakistan U-19 women’s team

Leading the team is the dynamic wicketkeeper-batsman. Komal Khanwho has been entrusted with the captaincy. Your vice-captain, Zoofishan AyyazHe also brings leadership experience, having captained the team in the recent U19 Asia Cup. The team selection reflects a combination of experience and emerging talent, with several players from the previous tournament returning to the team.

Training camp scheduled for December to January in Karachi

The team’s preparation includes a rigorous training camp at the Hanif Mohammad High Performance Center in Karachi, scheduled from December 31 to January 9, 2025. This camp is crucial to fine-tune strategies, improve fitness and develop team cohesion. equipment. After the camp, the team will fly to Malaysia via Dubai on January 10, 2025 to acclimatize and participate in warm-up matches before the tournament begins.

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Pakistan Group B Schedule and Matches

Pakistan is placed in Group B alongside formidable teams like England, Irelandand the USA. Their campaign begins against the United States on January 18, followed by a match against England on January 20 and will conclude their group stage against Ireland on January 22. The team’s performance in the group stage will determine its progression to the Super Six phase, where its goal will be to secure a place in the semifinals.

Coach Mohsin Kamalwho led the team to the Super Six phase in the 2023 tournament, will once again guide this promising team. His experience and understanding of the U19 level is expected to be key to meeting the challenges of the World Cup.

Pakistan squad for Women’s T20 U19 World Cup 2025

Komal Khan (captain), Zoofishan Ayyaz (vice-captain), Aleesa Mukhtiar, Areesha Ansari, Fatima Khan, Haniah Ahmer, Maham Anees, Mahnoor Zeb, Memoona Khalid, Minahil, Quratulain, Ravail Farhan, Shahar Bano, Tayyaba Imdad and Wasifa Hussain.

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Fizza Fiaz, Laiba Nasir, Manahil Javed, Rozina Akram and Sania Rasheed

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