LAHORE: Pakistan’s senior men’s cricketers extended their support to the national women’s team and wished them well for their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign.
The Girls in Green are set to begin their campaign in style, starting with a high-profile clash against arch-rivals India at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Sunday.
Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam extended his full support and best wishes to the national women’s team ahead of their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup campaign, expressing confidence in their ability to make the nation proud on the global stage.
He praised the team’s determination and encouraged them to carry the faith of millions of fans as they step into a major international event.
“Congratulations to our national women’s team for the #T20WorldCup. Pakistan ka barcham abke haad me aur kum ki tuayen abke saad hain. Make us proud. Pakistan, it’s #BackOurGirls,” Babar said.
In a video shared by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the national players extended their support and congratulations to the women’s team, hoping for a strong performance on the world stage and national pride.
Spinner Sajid Khan offered his heartfelt prayers for the team’s success.
“Peace be upon you. My best wishes to the women’s team for the World Cup in England. My best wishes to all the teams and managers. May Allah make the game great and make Pakistan proud,” Sajid said.
Fast bowler Khurram Shahzad expressed his support and expressed confidence in the team’s potential.
“Pakistan women’s cricket team playing in England for the World Cup. My best wishes. I pray you do well and make Pakistan proud,” Shahzad said.
Spinner Subian Mukeem and batsman Abdul Samad also gave their boost to the team.
“Congratulations to the Pakistan women’s cricket team in the World Cup,” Muqeem said.
“Congratulations to the Pakistan women’s cricket team for the World Cup,” Samad added.
Spinner Abrar Ahmed and batsman Mas Sadaq showed their support ahead of the match.
“Fatima Sana, I wish your team success in the World Cup,” Abrar said.
“Pakistan women’s team is going to play in the World Cup, I wish them all the best. Play well and make Pakistan proud,” Maas said.
The Pakistan Women’s National Cricket Team has featured in every edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup since its inception in 2009.
However, despite consistent participation, the team did not advance beyond the group stage.
Sana Mir led the team in the first five editions from 2009 to 2016, with Pakistan exiting at the group stage on each occasion. Javeria Khan captained the team in 2018 but the result remained the same.
The trend continued under Bisma Maruf, who led the team in the 2020 and 2023 editions, while Fatima Sana, in her first stint as captain, also saw Pakistan bow out in the group stage in 2024.
Pakistan squad for 2026 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: Amber Kainat, Momina Riyasad, Sadaf Shamas, Chitra Amin, Syeda Aroop Shah and Umm-e-Hani.
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