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Excited To Test Ourselves Against World’s Best, Says Pakistan Skipper Sana Ahead Of T20 WC
T20 World Cup: Pakistan captain Fatima Sana said her team is looking forward to testing itself against the world’s best players in the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England, set to take place from June 12 to July 5. Pakistan is in Group 1 of the tournament alongside India, South Africa, Bangladesh, Australia, and the Netherlands.
The Fatima Sana-led side will also take part in two warm-up fixtures against Sri Lanka and Scotland. “It is an exciting time for the Pakistan women’s cricket team, and the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in England is another chance for us to showcase our skills on the global stage. “The best thing about major tournaments is being able to test yourself against the best players and teams in the world while carrying your country’s badge on your chest. World Cups bring pressure, emotion, and memories together.
“Those are the moments that every cricketer dreams of being part of, and I’m looking forward to taking to the field with my teammates. It was an honour to lead the team at the 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup, and I’m thrilled to once again be able to captain the side at this tournament,” Sana wrote in her column for the ICC on Thursday.
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