Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team Captain Fatima Sana Returns Home Due to Father’s Death
Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team captain Fatima Sana has returned home to Karachi following the sudden demise of her father. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed the news in a statement, stating that Sana will miss Pakistan’s upcoming match against Australia in Dubai on Friday.
Sana’s absence is a significant blow to Pakistan’s hopes of qualifying for the semi-finals of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. The team is currently placed third in Group A with one win and one loss from their two matches. They need to win at least one, preferably both, of their remaining games to have a chance of advancing.
Muneeba Ali will take over as captain in Sana’s absence. Sana has been a key figure for Pakistan in the tournament so far, leading the team to an upset victory over Sri Lanka in their opening match. She also played a crucial role in Pakistan’s narrow loss to India, taking two wickets and scoring 30 runs.
Since taking over as captain, Sana has implemented a new mindset for the team, emphasizing data analysis and a more aggressive batting approach. Her absence will be a major setback for Pakistan, who will need to find a way to fill the void left by their inspirational leader.
