Summary Fatima Sana joins Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred, becoming first Pakistani women cricketer in UK league amid scheduling conflicts.
ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) – Pakistan Women’s cricket team captain Fatima Sana has signed a contract with England’s The Hundred league, marking a historic milestone for Pakistani women’s cricket.
According to cricket sources, Fatima Sana has been picked by Birmingham Phoenix as part of their squad. She has been included in place of Australia’s Lucy Hamilton.
The Hundred league is scheduled to be played from July 21 to August 16, and Fatima Sana will become the first Pakistani woman cricketer to feature in the tournament.
Reports suggest she is expected to earn at least £15,000 from the league.
However, her availability may be limited due to Pakistan’s white-ball series tour of Sri Lanka scheduled from July 23 to August 4, which overlaps with the tournament.
