As many as five Pakistani cricketers are set to participate in the upcoming Fair Break Invitational 2023 in Hong Kong. The event will be held from April 3 to 16 and will see former international cricketer Sana Mir, ex-captain Bismah Maroof, all-rounder Aliya Riaz and pacers Fatima Sana and Diana Baig represent their respective teams.
Sana will lead the Sapphire team, while Bismah will represent Spirit. Fatima will be a valuable addition to the pace attack of the Barmy Army, and Aliya Riaz and Diana Baig will play for Tornadoes. The tournament is expected to see intense competition between these top-notch cricketers, showcasing their skills on the field.
In a recent development, Fatima Sana took to her Instagram story to share that she is traveling to Hong Kong for the Fair Break Invitational 2023, indicating the excitement and enthusiasm of the Pakistani players towards the tournament.
This comes after Pakistani cricketers participated in three women’s exhibition matches, featuring two teams – Amazons and Super Women – and ten foreign cricketers. The matches saw Bismah Maroof-led Amazons emerge as winners of the exhibition series, with players like Ireland’s Laura Delany, England’s quartet of Lauren Winfield-Hill, Maia Bouchier, Danni Wyatt, and Tammy Beaumont, Australia’s Tess Flintoff, Sri Lanka’s Chamari Athapaththu, Jahanara Alam of Bangladesh and Lea Tahuhu of New Zealand also participating.
Looking forward, a proposed first-ever Pakistan women’s league is set to be played in October this year, offering an exciting opportunity for Pakistani women cricketers to showcase their talents at the national level. With these developments, Pakistani women’s cricket is steadily gaining traction, offering a platform for young and emerging talents to hone their skills and pave their way towards international recognition.
In conclusion, the participation of these five Pakistani cricketers in the Fair Break Invitational 2023 in Hong Kong is a testament to the growing influence of Pakistani women’s cricket on the global stage. As they take on some of the best players in the world, they will have the opportunity to showcase their skills and bring recognition to their country.
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