Overview

• Fatima Sana says she studies MS Dhoni’s calm decision-making and player backing as the template for her leadership.
• The 2025 Women’s World Cup begins September 30, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, with Pakistan scheduled to play all their group matches in Colombo and to open against Bangladesh on October 2.
• Pakistan arrive on the back of an unbeaten qualifiers campaign in April and are currently holding preparations in Lahore.
• A three-match ODI series against South Africa in mid-September is planned to fine-tune combinations before the tournament.
• Sana emphasizes bowling depth with spinners as the trump card and expresses confidence the team can shed its past World Cup struggles.