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LAHORE: Pakistan women’s team head coach Mohammad Wasim expressed confidence in the team’s preparations ahead of the ICC World Cup 2026, slated to commence on 30 September in India and Sri Lanka.
Fatima Sana, who represented Pakistan in the previous edition of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, will lead the side for the first time in the mega event.
Pakistan women’s cricket team will play all their group-stage matches at the R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo.
Should Pakistan qualify for the 29 October semi-final and the 2 November final, then both the matches will take place in Colombo.
Speaking to the media alongside captain Fatima Sana, Wasim highlighted the team’s preparations and preparatory camp ahead of the mega event.
“The camp was for World Cup preparation, which started from Karachi. ODI cricket suits our team the most,” he said.
“Rains and weather are not in our hands, but we have prepared thoroughly. We have picked the World Cup squad from the best players we had, “Mohammad Wasim remarked.
He also mentioned the men’s team who are featuring in the Asia Cup 2025 and extended best wishes for their clash against arch-rivals India.
“Hopefully, Pakistan will play in the same manner in the Asia Cup. Prayers for the Pakistan men’s team. We will play the match against India like a normal match. I wish the Pakistan team the best of luck for the match against India,” he concluded.
Pakistan women’s team captain Fatima Sana emphasized team combination and the South Africa series ahead of the marquee event.
“Our team is very good, all the good players are there. We will try different combinations against South Africa,” she said.
Fatima Sana stated that they will try to give their best in the World Cup and wished the Men’s team the best wishes for their match against India.
“Efforts will be made to prepare pitches according to Sri Lanka’s conditions. Cricket is such a game that you know it on the day of the match. Will try to give our best in the World Cup
“I wish the Pakistan men’s team the best of luck for the match against India,” she concluded.
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