Ayesha to lead Pakistan A against Bangladesh

LAHORE: Ayesha Zafar, who has represented Pakistan Women’s team in 32 ODIs and 26 T20Is, will lead Pakistan A against Bangladesh when they take the field for an ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup warm-up fixture on Tuesday at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

The 14-member Pakistan ‘A’ squad comprises nine uncapped players while Ghulam Fatima, Sadaf Shamas, Umm-e-Hani and Waheeda Akhtar have represented Pakistan in international cricket.

Pakistan ‘A’ Squad: Ayesha Zafar (captain), Dua Majid, Eyman Fatima, Ghulam Fatima, Gull Rukh, Hafsa Khalid, Komal Khan, Mahnoor Zaib, Sadaf Shamas, Saira Jabeen, Tania Saeed, Umm-e-Hani, Waheeda Akhtar and Zaib-un-Nisa.

Bangladesh squad: Nigar Sultana Joty (Captain), Dilara Akter, Fahima Khatun, Farzana Haque, Fariha Islam Trisna, Jannatul Ferdus Sumona, Marufa Akter, Nahida Akter, Rabeya, Ritu Moni, Sharmin Akter Supta, Shanjida Akther Maghla, Shorna Akter, Sobhana Mostary, and Ishma Tanjim.