London: With the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 scheduled to be held in England and Wales from June 12 to July 5, captain Fatima Sana has appreciated the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) continued support in developing women’s cricket in Pakistan.
Fatima stressed that consistent strong performances at the global level will significantly raise the profile of women’s cricket in Pakistan, and winning major tournaments is key to increasing public interest and strengthening support for the women’s game.
“If we play well in this tournament, I think people will support us in Pakistan,” Sana said.
He also acknowledged the ICC’s role in promoting women’s design, noting that its efforts have helped create awareness and strengthen the sport in Pakistan.
“I think the ICC is taking a lot of initiatives about women’s cricket, so everyone knows about the game in Pakistan,” she said.
Fatima further highlighted the importance of Pakistan being awarded the hosting rights for the future Women’s World Cup, saying it was a positive development for the growth of the sport in the country.
“Finally, we got a chance to host the next World Cup in Pakistan, which is also a good thing, so I think a lot depends on this tournament,” he concluded.
Pakistan are placed in Group 1 and will begin their campaign with a high-profile clash against arch-rivals India at Edgbaston in Birmingham on June 14. The second group match against South Africa will be played at the same venue on June 17.
They travel to Southampton to face Bangladesh on June 20 before traveling to Leeds to face Australia on June 23. Their last group-stage game is against the Netherlands in Bristol on June 27.
Pakistan squad for 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup
Fatima Sana (catch), Alia Riaz, Ayesha Zafar, Diana Baig, Ayman Fatima, Gul Feroza, Iram Javed, Muneefa Ali Siddiqui (week), Nashra Sundu, Natalia Pervaiz, Ramin Shamim, Sadia Iqbal, Saira Zabeen, Tasmia Roop and Tasmia Roop.
Reserves: Kainad Imtiaz, Momina Riyasad, Shatab Shamas, Chitra Amin, Syeda Aroop Shah and Umm-e-Hani.