Lahore: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the Pakistan women’s squad for the ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy, scheduled to be held in Ajman, United Arab Emirates, from November 12 to 25.
Muneeba Ali will lead the team, while batter Ayesha Zafar has been named vice-captain.
Twelve members of Pakistan’s bronze medal-winning team at the Asian Games have retained their places in the squad.
The announced squad includes Iman Nasir, Iman Fatima, Sadaf Shamas, Saira Jabeen and Shawaal Zulfiqar. Spinners Nashra Sandhu, Momina Riasat, Tuba Hassan and Umm-e-Hani have also been included, alongside fast bowlers Waheeda Akhtar and Tasmia Rubab.
The 10-team tournament will feature teams divided into two groups. Pakistan have been placed in Group B alongside Bangladesh, Thailand, the Netherlands and Zimbabwe.
Group A comprises Sri Lanka, Ireland, Scotland, Papua New Guinea and hosts the United Arab Emirates.
During the group stage, each team will play four matches. The top three teams from each group will advance to the Super Six stage, where each side will play three matches.
The top two teams in the Super Six standings will compete in the final on November 26.
The Pakistan women’s team will attend a training camp in Lahore from November 7 to 9 ahead of the tournament.