Last Update: March 05, 2023, 18:17 IST
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Sana Mir said that the matches will help local players to become aware of the requirements of modern cricket
First of three women’s league exhibition matches in Pakistan to be held in Pindi Cricket At the stadium on 8, 10 and 11 March, former Pakistan women’s captain Sana Mir expressed her happiness over the holding of the matches, saying that they would help to make local players aware of the requirements of modern cricket.
“I am really excited as this is the first time that exhibition matches are happening for the women’s league. This will give women cricketers an opportunity to come forward and showcase their skills.”
“These exhibition matches are very important for the local players to learn and understand the requirements of modern cricket, what the international players are doing, how they can improve their skill-sets and how to perform in pressure situations. “
“The league at home will not only help players improve their game, but it will also give them a chance to get selected in foreign leagues,” Sana said in an official statement from Pakistan. Cricket board (PCB).
In the exhibition matches, 10 foreign players from seven countries will feature in two teams – Amazons and Super Women. The women’s matches will start at 2 PM followed by the men’s Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches at 7 PM.
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“These exhibition matches coinciding with HBL PSL 8 is a big deal, it will increase viewership and attract younger viewers to come forward and take up the sport to promote women’s cricket.”
“Cricketers playing in the league have a huge opportunity to inspire young women to not only pick up this sport but any other sport as cricket is playing a huge role in Pakistan over other sports.”
Urooj Mumtaz, who played 48 times for Pakistan from 2004 to 2010, said, “I would urge people in Pindi to come and support women’s cricket and enjoy the level of women’s cricket that this country has seen after a while.” I have grown.”
Bismah Maroof will captain the Amazons, which also includes Ireland’s Laura Delany, England’s Lauren Winfield-Hill, Maia Bouchier and Tammy Beaumont, and Australia’s Tess Flintoff.
Nida Dar will lead the Super Women, which will also feature Sri Lanka’s Chamari Athapaththu, England’s Dani Wyatt, Bangladesh’s Jahanara Alam, South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt and New Zealand’s Lee Tahuhu.
“Hosting of exhibition matches is a step forward in the development of women’s cricket. The matches provide a great opportunity for budding players to share the dressing room with international stars.”
“When we played, we always looked forward to such opportunities, to meet the stars, interact with them and ask them about their skills and fitness.”
Marina Iqbal, who represented Pakistan in 78 matches, said, “It is an opportunity for budding cricketers to play with top cricketers, learn from them, compete with them and see where they stand in the game.”
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