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Maria Khan replaces Hajra Khan as new captain of Pakistan women’s football team

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3 years ago

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Hajra Khan is retained in squad as player.
Maria Khan is one of the overseas players in Pakistan’s squad for next SAFF Championship.
Malika-e-Noor is named vice-captain of Maria.

KARACHI: Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has named Maria Khan as the new captain of the Pakistan women’s football team ahead of next month’s South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Championship.

The goalkeeper turned mid-fielder grew up in the United States where she played football for the University of Denver before moving to the United Arab Emirates for higher studies. In the UAE she played for a local club.

She is one of two overseas players named in Pakistan’s squad for the SAFF Championship which is set to be played in Nepal from September 6. UK-based Doncaster Rovers’ Nadia Khan is also selected to represent Pakistan in the SAFF Women’s Cup.

Hajra Khan, who was the captain of Pakistan’s women’s side when it played its last international match in 2014, was replaced by Maria. Hajra is retained in the squad as a player.

Malika-e-Noor is named vice-captain of Maria. She was also a member of the 2014 squad that played Pakistan’s last game in senior women’s football.

The federation has also confirmed the 23-member squad for the SAFF Women Cup. The list of players was published by Geo on August 24.

Other than Hajra and Malika-e-Noor, Nisha Ashraf, Roshan Ali, Sahar Zaman, Mahpara Shahid and Zulfia Nazir — named in the 23-member squad for the SAFF Cup 2022 — were also part of the Pakistan women’s team in 2014.

Atika Nasir is also from the same batch. She attended the pre-tournament camp but did not play in the tournament that was held in Islamabad.

Pakistan women’s football team will leave for Nepal on Sunday.

Squad

Hajra Khan, Maliha Nasir, Mishal Akram Bhatti, Rameen Fareed, Alina Isphani, Anmool Hira, Ghazala Aamir, Khadija Kazmi, Marvi Baig, Nizalia Siddique, Sara Khan, Shahida Amin, Shanza Nazir, Suha Hirani, Malika-e-Noor, Nisha Ashraf, Roshan Ali, Sahar Zaman, Mahpara Shahid, Zulfia Nazir, Atika Nasir, Maria Khan, and Nadia Khan.

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Pakistan and Bangladesh exclude ODIs from their bilateral series.

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17 hours ago

Bilal

The cricket boards of Pakistan and Bangladesh have resolved to eliminate ODIs from their forthcoming bilateral series.

Sources indicate that the two teams, set to compete in May, will not engage in any One Day Internationals. In light of the forthcoming T20 World Cup, the boards have collaboratively decided to substitute ODIs with T20 matches.

According to the initial itinerary, Bangladesh was scheduled to compete in three ODIs and three T20Is in Pakistan. The updated schedule now comprises five T20I matches.

Sources have said that Pakistan would visit Bangladesh outside the planned itinerary to compete in a T20I series, with a three-match T20I series anticipated in July.

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PSL 10 Trophy Tour in Peshawar, Pakistan Super League 2025

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2 days ago

Bilal

The Tenth Edition of the Pakistan Super League is now under trophy tour.
During the tour psl Trophy arrived to Peshawar.
Arbab Niaz Cricket Stadium and University of Peshawar as well as Bab-e-Khyber displayed the trophy.
Cricket enthusiasts showed their delight and snapped selfies with the trophy.
Currently at Final stage, the trophy landed in Islamabad, Federal Capital.
From April 11 to May 18, the 10th edition of Pakistan Super League will feature Matches in Karachi, Lahore, Multan, and Rawalpindi.

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Monday is the scheduled day for the PSL 10 replacement draft.

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2 days ago

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Today, Monday, the Pakistan Super League 10 replacement draft will be conducted virtually.

Their respective teams will partially replace five cricket players who will be out of action for a few games. Nahid Rana (Gold category) will be replaced by Peshawar Zalmi, and Litton Das (Silver category) will be replaced by Karachi Kings.

Rassie van der Dussen of South Africa, who was selected by Islamabad United in the Supplementary category, and Mark Chapman and Kane Williamson of New Zealand, who were chosen in the Platinum and Supplementary categories, respectively, will also miss a few games against the Quetta Gladiators and Karachi Kings.

For the duration of the season, Peshawar Zalmi will select a player to take Corbin Bosch’s spot in the Diamond category.

From April 11 to May 18, the PSL 10 is scheduled to take place in four cities: Karachi, Lahore, Multan, and Rawalpindi.