Pakistan women’s cricket team captain Fatima Sana urged Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi to launch a long-awaited women’s cricket league in the country.
Speaking to the media, Fatima described the proposed Pakistan Women’s Cricket League as a crucial step for the growth of the women’s game. She said the league would attract international players to Pakistan while also creating more opportunities for local players to compete abroad.
“We have long been awaiting the Pakistan Women’s Cricket League. I would request PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi to launch our league,” she said.
“It will attract foreign players to Pakistan, while our players will also get opportunities abroad. This will greatly benefit women’s cricket. Even Asian countries now have women’s leagues, and as our cricket is progressing, such a league is essential,” she added.
The 24-year-old captain, who will lead Pakistan in the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, also expressed satisfaction with the team’s preparations. She noted that the squad is receiving a proper and structured buildup to the tournament for the first time.
“For the first time, we are getting a proper opportunity to prepare thoroughly ahead of the World Cup. Before the tournament, Zimbabwe will tour Pakistan, after which we will travel to Ireland. We have also been provided with domestic tournaments, and training camps have been held regularly,” she said.
“We will head into the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup with a strong combination and aim to deliver a good performance,” she added.
Fatima also emphasized her personal goal of maintaining consistency and contributing more as an all-rounder.
“I am striving to maintain consistency in my performances. As an all-rounder, I want to win as many matches as possible for Pakistan. We are also working to bring more all-rounders into the team, as it greatly benefits the side,” she said.
