The training camp for the Pakistani women’s national cricket team ended on Saturday in Islamabad in preparation for the tri-series in Ireland and the Commonwealth Games. Early on July 12th, the BismahMaroof-led team will depart for Belfast via Dubai (Tuesday). While getting ready for their journey to the two events, the team will take a two-day Eid-ul-Adha break on Sunday (today) and on Monday (tomorrow).
The team has spent the last nine days working out and practising in Rawalpindi and Islamabad at the Pindi Cricket Stadium and House of Northern. Despite rain delays, the team made the most of the time it had by practising various aspects of T20 cricket, such as improvised drills, net sessions, and scenario-based matches.
Under the direction of the support staff, led by head coach David Hemp, the team worked hard on fielding and physical preparation in addition to bowling and batting drills and practise. Bismah is anticipating the two difficult competitions against strong opposition.
According to Bismah, because we were unable to play practise matches due to the persistent rain, we had to shift our attention more toward fitness. We made an effort to fully utilise the indoor space that was made available to us, and despite the weather challenges, that was a big help. We have a great opportunity to acclimate to the conditions before the Commonwealth Games thanks to the tri-series in Ireland.
Young players like Tuba Hassan, Ayesha Naseem, and Fatima Sana bring real energy, talent, and skill to our team. These players are the ones of the future, and this tour is a great chance for them to leave a lasting impression. Since we need to defeat the top teams in order to win at the Commonwealth Games, we would accept the challenge of playing formidable opponents. Our goal would be to achieve victory.
On July 16, Pakistan will face Australia in the opening game of the Tri-Nation Women’s T20I Series at the Bready Cricket Club. Pakistan will play both Australia and Ireland twice, with the top two teams moving on to the championship gam.
The Bready Cricket Club will host each of the seven tournament games. Pakistan will travel to Birmingham to compete in the Commonwealth Games after the tri-series is over. Pool A includes the green shirts, the reigning T20 world champions Australia, India, and Barbados. On Friday, Pakistan takes on Barbados in their opening game (July 29). At the Birmingham Edgbaston Stadium, there will be cricket matches taking place during the Games.
