Pakistan announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming Asian Games tournament which is scheduled in Hangzhou, Nida Dar has been handed over the responsibility and she will lead the Pakistan Women’s side in the tournament.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that Bismah Maroof will not take part in the upcoming edition of the Asian Games which is scheduled to be played in September in Hangzhou. The former Pakistan captain pulled out due to the “No-children Policy” at the venue.
Tania Mallick, Head of Pakistan Women’s Cricket, stated that participating in the Asian Games will be an outstanding experience for the Pakistan Women’s team. She added that the players have demonstrated amazing dedication and skill, and they now have a chance to create history by winning the title for the third time. In particular, Pakistan women’s team clinched gold medals in the previous two editions, in 2010 and 2014.
“Being a part of the Asian Games is an exhilarating experience for our team. It’s not just about the competition; it’s about camaraderie, sportsmanship, and representing the country with pride. Our players have shown incredible dedication and skill, and now they have a golden opportunity to make history by winning the coveted title for the third time,” Mallick was quoted as saying on the PCB website.
Mallick further said that Pakistan Women’s Team will surely miss the presence of Bismah Maroof since she would not be a part of the women’s squad who would be participating in the Asian Games tournament.
“The team is unfortunate to miss out on the services of Bismah Maroof for this event as she would not have been able to accompany her infant daughter to the Games village due to the regulations in place. We also wish the best of luck to Ayesha Naseem in her future endeavors as the PCB understands and respects her decision to quit the game for personal reasons,” Mallick further added.
