Pakistan have decided to leave out Diana Baig from their squads for the upcoming Asia Cup and Asian Games.
Key Squad Update for Pakistan Women
The change means Diana Baig will not feature in either tournament as the team prepares for these events.
Fatima Sana has been brought back into the side and will lead the team in both the Asia Cup and the Asian Games.
Details on Fatima Sana’s Return
Fatima Sana returns after receiving permission to miss the Sri Lanka T20Is so she could take part in the women’s Hundred.
This arrangement allowed her to focus on her commitments in the women’s Hundred before rejoining the national setup for the two major tournaments.
The team has confirmed that Fatima Sana will captain Pakistan in the Asia Cup and Asian Games following her return.
The omission of Diana Baig marks a clear adjustment in the bowling options available for the Asia Cup and Asian Games campaigns.
- Diana Baig dropped from Asia Cup squad
- Diana Baig dropped from Asian Games squad
- Fatima Sana appointed captain for both events
- Fatima Sana skipped Sri Lanka T20Is for women’s Hundred
These are the only changes highlighted in the latest update from the Pakistan women’s team management ahead of the two tournaments.
Fans following the Pakistan women’s cricket team will note the return of Fatima Sana as the central figure in the leadership role for the Asia Cup and Asian Games.
The decision regarding Diana Baig and the reinstatement of Fatima Sana complete the immediate squad news released for these competitions.