Pakistan Women's Cricket Team Overhauled for Asia Cup 2024

Pakistan's women's cricket team, led by Nida Dar, has undergone a significant overhaul ahead of the Women's Asia Cup 2024. The squad, which will compete in Dambulla, Sri Lanka from July 19 to 28, features several notable changes from the team that struggled in England last month.

Batters Ayesha Zafar and Sadaf Shamas have been omitted, while Iram Javed, Omaima Sohail, and Syeda Aroob Shah have been recalled. Rising star Tasmia Rubab, a 22-year-old left-arm fast bowler, has also earned her maiden international call-up.

The changes reflect Pakistan's recent struggles, which have seen them endure a string of poor results over the past 18 months. Despite series wins against South Africa and New Zealand, the team has consistently underperformed, including a winless tour of England in May.

The team's new head coach, Mohammad Wasim, has been tasked with turning things around, but he has only been given a short-term contract for the Asia Cup. Assistant coach Junaid Khan and spin-bowling coach Abdur Rehman will also serve in temporary roles.

Despite the team's struggles, the PCB has yet to deliver on its promise of a women's T20 league in Pakistan. The league was originally promised by former PCB chairman Ramiz Raja in late 2022, but administrative changes have stalled progress.

Pakistan's squad for the Women's Asia Cup 2024:

* Nida Dar (capt)

* Aliya Riaz

* Diana Baig

* Fatima Sana

* Gull Feroza

* Iram Javed

* Muneeba Ali

* Najiha Alvi

* Nashra Sandhu

* Omaima Sohail

* Sadia Iqbal

* Sidra Amin

* Syeda Aroob Shah

* Tasmia Rubab

* Tuba Hassan

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