Overview

• Fatima Sana says she models her captaincy on MS Dhoni’s calm, decisive style and focus on backing players.
• She has publicly set reaching the semifinals as Pakistan’s goal, arguing a young squad can end the team’s World Cup jinx after an unbeaten qualifying run in April.
• Sana highlights bowling as Pakistan’s strength with spinners as the trump card, noting batting has been a priority area of work over the past year.
• The ICC Women’s World Cup runs from September 30 to November 2 across India and Sri Lanka, with Pakistan’s matches in Colombo and an opener versus Bangladesh on October 2.
• Pakistan are in camp in Lahore and will play a three‑match ODI series against South Africa from September 16–22 to finalize combinations, as the ICC touts a record $13.88 million prize pool with $4.48 million for champions.