Pakistan \u2018A\u2019 squad announced for ACC Women\u2019s Asia Cup Rising Stars<\/p>\n
Lahore, 1 February 2026:<\/p>\n
The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced the Pakistan Women\u2019s \u2018A\u2019 squad for the upcoming ACC Women\u2019s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026. The 20-over tournament is scheduled to take place from 13 to 22 February in Bangkok, Thailand. <\/p>\n
Pakistan \u2018A\u2019 are placed in Group A alongside India \u2018A\u2019, UAE and Nepal, while the Group B comprises of Bangladesh \u2018A\u2019, Sri Lanka \u2018A\u2019, Malaysia and hosts Thailand. Top two sides from each group will play semi-finals after playing three games each. <\/p>\n
Off-spinning all-rounder Umm-e-Hani is set to lead the 15-member Pakistan \u2018A\u2019 squad in the tournament and will be aided by the experience of her fellow capped players including pacer Waheeda Akhtar and batter Shawaal Zulfiqar. <\/p>\n
Among other players, Pakistan Women\u2019s U19 captain Eman Naseer and batter Komal Khan have also received call-ups to Pakistan Women\u2019s \u2018A\u2019 after demonstrating quality skills during the recent 3-2 T20 series win over Bangladesh Women\u2019s U19. <\/p>\n
Gull Rukh, Hafsa Khalid, Huraina Sajjad are the other batters in the squad, while Yusra Amir is set to take the wicket-keeping duties. <\/p>\n
Left-arm spinners Anosha Nasir and Momina Riasat form a four-pronged spin attack with Hani and all-rounder Noreen Yaqoob. Meanwhile, experienced Waheeda will lead the pace attack comprising Lubna Behram, Neha Sharmin Nadeem and Syeda Masooma Jafri. <\/p>\n
In the eight-team tournament, UAE, Nepal, Malaysia and Thailand will field their national women\u2019s teams, while the other four teams are participating with \u2018A\u2019 teams. <\/p>\n
A total of 30 players were called up to Hanif Mohammad High Performance Centre for a week-long probables camp from 25 January after which the 15-member squad has been shortlisted. The Thailand-bound squad will now take part in a pre-tournament camp at the same venue before departing on 10 February. <\/p>\n
Pakistan Women\u2019s \u2018A squad:<\/p>\n
Batters: Eman Naseer (Islamabad), Gull Rukh (Dera Ghazi Khan), Hafsa Khalid (Karachi), Huraina Sajjad (Karachi), Shawaal Zulfiqar (Lahore)<\/p>\n
Wicket-keeper: Yusra Amir (Karachi), Komal Khan (Lahore)<\/p>\n
All-rounders: Noreen Yaqoob (Lahore) and Umm-e-Hani (Faisalabad)<\/p>\n
Spinners: Anosha Nasir (Karachi), Momina Riasat (Abbottabad)<\/p>\n
Pacers: Lubna Behram (Hunza), Neha Sharmin Nadeem (Karachi), Syeda Masooma Jafri (Karachi), Waheeda Akhtar (Lahore)<\/p>\n
Non-travelling reserves: Zunash Abdul Sattar (Lahore), Maham Anees (Islamabad), Amber Kainat (Lahore) and Ayesha Bilal (Lahore) <\/p>\n
Player support Personnel:<\/p>\n
Muhammad Masroor (head coach), Shoaib Khan (batting coach), Naeem Tayyab (bowling coach), Jaweria Rauf (fielding coach), Taimoor Mehmood (strength & conditioning coach), Surakhsha Shaker (physiotherapist), Eman Tufail Arbab (performance analyst) and Aisha Jalil (team manager)<\/p>\n
Schedule of Pakistan \u2018A\u2019 matches: (all matches at Terdthai Cricket Ground) <\/p>\n
Group A <\/p>\n
13 February \u2013 Pakistan \u2018A\u2019 v Nepal \u2013 9.30am local time <\/p>\n
15 February \u2013 Pakistan \u2018A\u2019 v India \u2018A\u2019 \u2013 2pm local time <\/p>\n
17 February \u2013 Pakistan \u2018A\u2019 v UAE \u2013 2pm local time <\/p>\n
20 February – Semi final 1 and 2 \u2013 9am and 2pm local time<\/p>\n
22 February \u2013 Final \u2013 2pm local time <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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