Fatima takes over as Pakistan\u2019s captain for the mega event from veteran off-spin all-rounder Nida Dar. It will be the first time she will captain Pakistan in T20Is and more so, in a World Cup. Fatima previously led Pakistan twice in ODIs when Nida was out due to concussion, and was at the helm in the side\u2019s Super Over win against New Zealand at Hagley Oval.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cBismillah! There\u2019s no greater honour than leading your country on any stage. I\u2019m deeply honoured by the great responsibility entrusted to me by the @TheRealPCB. I humbly request your support and prayers as I step into this new chapter of my career. As always, I\u2019ll give my all to make Pakistan proud,\u201d wrote Fatima on \u2018X\u2019.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Pakistan are in Group A of the ten-team competition with Australia, India, New Zealand and Sri Lanka, with the full schedule yet to be out. \u201cBEST NEWS IN PAKISTAN CRICKET! Many congratulations! It\u2019s a huge honour that comes with big responsibility. Relish it, enjoy it!\u201d wrote former captain and selector Urooj Mumtaz Khan on \u2018X\u2019.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
But the timing of Pakistan changing the captain from Nida to Fatima has raised quite a few eyebrows in the cricketing circuit. \u201cIt's an honour and privilege to captain Pakistan Team. Wishing you all the best with this huge responsibility Fatima Sana. However, the timing is very strange and unsatisfactory.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThis should have been done before for Fatima to be further ready to assume this role as she had the potential to excel or Nida should have captained the side until the World Cup,\u201d wrote former Pakistan captain Javeria Khan on \u2018X\u2019.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
But the timing of Pakistan changing the captain from Nida to Fatima has raised quite a few eyebrows in the cricketing circuit. \u201cIt's an honour and privilege to captain Pakistan Team. Wishing you all the best with this huge responsibility Fatima Sana. However, the timing is very strange and unsatisfactory.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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