Pakistan women enter Asia Cup with new challenge
Meanwhile, the team completed its training camp before departure, including practice matches against a boys' team.
Meanwhile, the team completed its training camp before departure, including practice matches against a boys' team.
Article outline
- What happened
- What comes next
- The bottom line
Key points
- Pakistan will now turn its attention to its opening match against Thailand as Fatima Sana's side looks to build momentum and advance through the group stage.
- Pakistan suffered an injury setback before the tournament when wicketkeeper-batter Najiha Alvi was ruled out with a left knee injury.
- After a full assessment by the PCB medical team, Najiha is projected to commence rehabilitation, with her recovery potentially taking up to four weeks.
- Pakistan will open its campaign against Thailand on Sept.
Pakistan will open its campaign against Thailand on Sept. 1, followed by a highly anticipated clash with India on Sept. 5. The team will play Hong Kong on Sept. 7 in its final group-stage match. Bangladesh to host Asia Cup 2027.
Pakistan suffered an injury setback before the tournament when wicketkeeper-batter Najiha Alvi was ruled out with a left knee injury. The Pakistan Cricket Board remarked Najiha noted pain behind her left knee Monday, and scans indicated a feasible sprain.
After a full assessment by the PCB medical team, Najiha is projected to commence rehabilitation, with her recovery potentially taking up to four weeks. Right-handed batter Sadaf Shamas has been named as her replacement.
For now, pakistan women enter Asia Cup with new challenge remains the part of the story worth watching, and further updates are likely as more details are confirmed.
