Sana was named captain of the T20I side after regular skipper Nida Dar took an indefinite break from cricket in April 2025. The team has struggled to get going in their recent games, but Sana aims to keep her side united and confident throughout the tournament.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWorld Cups are always special, they give every cricketer a chance to test themselves on the biggest stage, and every team the opportunity to show how far they\u2019ve come. For us, as the Pakistan women\u2019s team, this ICC Women\u2019s Cricket World Cup is about playing good cricket, competing hard, and making our country proud,\u201d Sana wrote in her column for the ICC.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Speaking of the team\u2019s journey in the build-up to the World Cup, she wrote: \u201cOur journey here has been full of learning. The recent qualifiers gave us confidence, but we also know that the World Cup is a different challenge altogether. Each match will demand focus, consistency, and resilience \u2014 and that\u2019s where our preparation and teamwork will matter most.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Besides Dar, Pakistan will also see their skipper from the 2022 edition of the tournament, Bismah Maroof, who retired from the sport in April 2024. However, the 23-year-old believes that they\u2019ve got a balanced squad, one that includes youngsters and experienced players.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe have a balanced squad with a mix of experienced players and exciting young talent. Teammates like Sidra Amin, Diana Baig, Nashra Sundhu, Aliya Riaz, and Muneeba Ali have already been part of past World Cups and bring calmness and experience. At the same time, youngsters like Eyman Fatima, Shawaal Zulfiqar, and Natalia Parvaiz bring fresh energy and skills that add depth to our team,\u201d she wrote further.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Pakistan will play all their games in Sri Lanka, and Sana delved into the intricacies of playing in subcontinental conditions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cAs captain and a fast bowler, I\u2019m looking forward to the conditions in Sri Lanka. Bowling there requires discipline, and as a group of pacers and spinners, our biggest test will be to strike at key moments and support each other through partnerships in the field. On the batting side, we know that building partnerships and playing with freedom will be crucial,\u201d she added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Lastly, Sana expressed her thoughts on leading the side while highlighting her and the team\u2019s focus heading into the crucial tournament.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cAs captain and a fast bowler, I\u2019m looking forward to the conditions in Sri Lanka. Bowling there requires discipline, and as a group of pacers and spinners, our biggest test will be to strike at key moments and support each other through partnerships in the field. On the batting side, we know that building partnerships and playing with freedom will be crucial,\u201d she added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
We respect every opposition we face, but we also believe in the hard work we\u2019ve put in. My hope is that our performances not only bring joy to our fans but also inspire more girls in Pakistan to pick up a bat or a ball and dream of representing their country one day,\u201d she concluded.<\/p>\r\n\r\n