From the crease — Sunday morning, 16 August
Pakistan Women Announce Squads for Asia Cup and Asian Games
Fatima Sana returns to captain the team for both major tournaments later this month and in September.
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The story
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) today announced the 15-member squads for the DP World Women's Asia Cup 2026 and the 20th Asian Games women's cricket event. Fatima Sana will return to lead the team in both tournaments, having skipped the recent Sri Lanka T20I series due to commitments with The Hundred.
The Women's Asia Cup is scheduled from August 28 to September 13 in Dubai, UAE, while the Asian Games women's cricket tournament will take place from September 17 to 22 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The team will hold a pre-tournament training camp in Lahore from August 16 to 25.
Tables that matter
| Competition | Position | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ICC Women's ODI Team Rankings | Australia #1, England #2, India #3 | Australia leads with a rating of 163. |
| ICC Women's T20I Team Rankings | Australia #1, England #2, India #3 | Australia leads with 287 points. |
What we'll be watching
- The DP World Women's Asia Cup 2026 begins on August 28 in Dubai, UAE.
- India Women will start their Asia Cup campaign against Thailand on August 30.
- Pakistan Women will face Thailand in the Asia Cup on September 1.
- The marquee clash between India Women and Pakistan Women in the Asia Cup is scheduled for September 5.
- The 20th Asian Games women's cricket event starts on September 17 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
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