May allah

Pakistan Cricket Board: Pakistan captain Fatima Sana will fly back home to Karachi through the earliest available flight on Thursday following the her father’s demise, said a statement from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

With Pakistan's next game in the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup happening against defending champions Australia at the Dubai International Stadium on Friday, Fatima will miss the match. In her absence, wicketkeeper-batter Muneeba Ali is expected to captain Pakistan.

Members of the Pakistan took to 'X' to post their condolence messages for Fatima and her family on the demise of her father. “It’s very hard and saddened to hear the loss of your father. On behalf of the whole team, please accept our sincerest condolences. You and your family are in our thoughts. Rip,” wrote veteran off-spin all-rounder Nida Dar.