Bismah Maroof ruled out of T20 World Cup 20 with injury

Author: APP

LAHORE: Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof has been ruled out of the ICC Women’s Twenty 20 World Cup 2020 after suffering a comminuted fracture in her right thumb during team’s 42-run defeat against England in Canberra .

Opener batter Javeria Khan has been named captain and will lead the team in Bisma’s absence.

The PCB has named Nahida Khan as Bismah’s replacement, which will be confirmed following the Event Technical Committee’s approval.

Bismah will travel with the team to Sydney on Saturday, where she will be operated upon by Cricket Australia’s orthopedic surgeon.

Bismah scored four in Pakistan’s 116 in 19.4 overs after they were set a daunting target of 159 runs in 20 overs.

Pakistan women’s team will play their next match against South Africa in Sydney on Sunday.

Pakistan Women cricketers must win their next two matches against South Africa (March 1) and Thailand (March 3) in order to cement their place in semi finals of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020.

Share
Leave a Comment

Recent Posts

  • Lifestyle

Hania opens up about her dark childhood

Pakistan showbiz's A-lister Hania Aamir opened up on her dark childhood which eventually led to…

34 mins ago
  • Lifestyle

Alhamra hosts exhibition to commemorate Quaid-e-Azam’s birth anniversary

To honour the birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the Lahore Arts Council, Alhamra,…

34 mins ago
  • Uncategorized

Noor Jehan remembered on 24th death anniversary

The 24th death anniversary of legendary singer Malka-e-Tarannum Noor Jehan was observed on Monday. Noor…

34 mins ago
  • Lifestyle

Mahira Khan feels humbled to get loving birthday messages as she turns 40

Mahira Khan turns 40 as fans flood comments box with messages wishing her a happy…

35 mins ago
  • Lifestyle

Khaqan Shahnawaz draws ire for age shaming Kareena

Actor Khaqan Shahnawaz faced backlash from Kareena Kapoor's fans after jokingly suggesting he could play…

36 mins ago
  • Lifestyle

Feroze Khan challenges UAE comedian Rahim for fight in boxing ring

Actor Feroze Khan has announced stepping into professional boxing. Following his role as a boxer…

36 mins ago