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Pakistan’s pacer Fatima Sana receives her ICC Emerging Cricketer of the Year Trophy

KARACHI: Young Pakistan pacer Fatima Sana, who was named as the Women’s Emerging Cricketer of the Year 2021 by the International Cricket Council (ICC) has received her glittering trophy.

Fatima, who was adjudged as the Women’s Emerging Cricketer following her brilliant all-round performances last year; impressing with both bat and ball.

The right-arm pacer bagged 24 wickets at an average of 23.95. Whereas, also scored 165 runs at an average of 16.50 in 16 international matches.

Taking to Twitter, Fatima shared the picture of herself posing with the glittering trophy and also termed it as an honour to receive the prestigious trophy.

“Alhumdullilah! It’s an absolute honor to receive the trophy of ICC Women’s Emerging Cricketer Of The Year,” she wrote.

It is apropos to mention here that Pakistani cricketers ruled the ICC Awards for the year 2021 as Shaheen was named ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year, Babar was named ODI Cricketer, while Rizwan was named T20I Cricketer of the Year award.

The trio has already received their respective trophies during the historic Test series against Australia.

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