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Eyman Fatima Gets Maiden Call-Up as Pakistan Announce Squad for Ireland T20I Series
Pakistan Announce Squad for Ireland T20I Series
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially announced the 15-player squad for the upcoming T20I series against Ireland, scheduled from August 6 to 10 at Clontarf Cricket Club in Dublin. This series will consist of three matches, and fans are excited to see new talent and experienced players working together.
Eyman Fatima Gets Maiden Call-Up in Pakistan Women’s T20 Squad
One of the most talked-about names in the squad is 22-year-old Eyman Fatima, who has received her first senior national call-up. She earned this opportunity after a strong performance in the National Women’s T20 Tournament held in Karachi earlier this year.
Eyman scored 287 runs in eight matches with a strike rate of 155.14, which shows her potential as a hard-hitting right-handed batter. She also played in the ICC Women’s U19 World Cup in 2023, making her debut on the international youth stage.
Fatima Sana to Lead the Squad in Ireland Series
Fatima Sana will lead the women’s team as captain for this Ireland tour. She brings confidence and energy to the group and has become a reliable name in Pakistan women’s cricket. Her leadership is expected to guide both the experienced players and fresh faces like Eyman Fatima.
Full Squad for Ireland T20I Series
Here is the complete list of 15 players selected for the tour:
- Fatima Sana (Captain)
- Aliya Riaz
- Diana Baig
- Eyman Fatima
- Gull Feroza
- Muneeba Ali
- Najiha Alvi (Wicket-keeper)
- Nashra Sundhu
- Natalia Parvaiz
- Rameen Shamim
- Sadaf Shamas
- Sadia Iqbal
- Sidra Amin
- Tuba Hassan
- Waheeda Akhtar
Non-Travelling Reserves
The following players have been named as reserves and will not travel to Ireland unless needed:
- Neha Sharmin
- Omaima Sohail
- Shawaal Zulfiqar
- Sidra Nawaz
- Syeda Aroob Shah
Support Staff for the Tour
The PCB has also announced the support personnel for the series:
- Hina Munawar (Manager)
- Muhammad Wasim (Head Coach)
- Junaid Khan (Assistant Coach – Bowling)
- Abdul Saad (Assistant Coach – Fielding)
- Waleed Ahmed (Analyst)
- Tehreem Sumbal (Physiotherapist)
Ireland T20I Series Schedule
All matches will be held at Clontarf Cricket Club, Dublin:
- August 6 – First T20I
- August 8 – Second T20I
- August 10 – Third T20I
Final Thoughts
The inclusion of young talent like Eyman Fatima shows that PCB is serious about building a strong future for women’s cricket in Pakistan. With Fatima Sana as captain, the team is expected to perform well and bring positive results in Ireland.
Fans are eagerly waiting to see how this squad performs, especially with a mix of energy, experience, and new talent.
