Injured Sadaf Shamas out, Pakistan name replacement

Sadaf Shamas was removed from the 15-man lineup due to an unfortunate injury, even though Pakistan Women had already announced their team for the forthcoming three-T20I tour of Ireland. Shawaal Zulfiqar has been accepted by the Fatima Sana-led team as Sadaf Shamas’ substitute for the away series in Ireland.

During one of her home training sessions prior to the series, Sadaf Shamas tore her left quadriceps muscles.

Shawaal, who is an opening batswoman, will now have the chance to demonstrate her abilities abroad and will join the team in Ireland on Sunday. Her final Twenty20 International participation was in December 2023, marking her return to the team after a 19-month break.

Pakistan’s squad for the Ireland T20Is has been amended.

Naishra Sandhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Rameen Shamim, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin, Tuba Hassan, Waheeda Akhtar, Gull Feroza, Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Eyman Fatima, Gull Feroza, Muneeba Ali (wicketkeeper), Najiha Alvi (wicketkeeper), and Shawaal Zulfiqar

Ireland is led by Lewis.

The Irish women have also revealed their team for the forthcoming series, and Gaby Lewis is leading the 14-member group as usual. Freya Sargent returns to the T20I setup with the Irish roster. Furthermore, the star power of Orla Prendergast and Laura Delany highlight the announcement for the home series versus the Women in Green.

Ava Canning, Christina Coulter Reilly, Laura Delany, Amy Hunter, Arlene Kelly, Louise Little, Jane Maguire, Lara McBride, Cara Murray, Leah Paul, Orla Prendergast, Freya Sargent, Rebecca Stokell, and Gaby Lewis (captain) comprise the Ireland women’s team.

Schedule for Ireland Women vs. Pakistan Women in 2025