Pakistan cricket has been dealt a heartbreaking blow as Women’s captain, Fatima Sana, received the tragic news of her father’s sudden passing back home in Karachi.
Fatima, who has been leading the national side in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, will be flying back to Karachi today to attend her father’s funeral, leaving behind her teammates in a time of both personal and professional challenge.
The news has cast a shadow over the Pakistan women’s cricket camp, with the entire team and management rallying behind their captain in her hour of grief.
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Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, also reached out to Fatima, offering words of condolence. “May Allah grant you and your family the strength to endure this loss,” he expressed in his heartfelt message.
A Strong Start to the World Cup
Fatima’s sudden departure comes at a critical juncture for the team. This tournament marked her debut as Pakistan’s captain, and she has already impressed with her leadership, balancing the pressure of captaincy with outstanding performances.
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In the two games played so far, Fatima Sana has led from the front, grabbing four crucial wickets and adding 43 runs with a remarkable strike rate of 153.57. Her stellar all-round performance in Pakistan’s opening game against Sri Lanka earned her the Player of the Match award, sparking hopes for a strong World Cup campaign.
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