PCB declares Pakistan squad for ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy 2026

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced their 14-member squad for the ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy 2026, with wicketkeeper-batter Muneeba Ali appointed captain.

The PCB made the announcement on Tuesday, October 27, for the ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy 2026, which can take place in Ajman, United Arab Emirates, from November 12 to 25. Earlier, Pakistan remove Saim Ayub from ODI squad, identify Sahibzada Farhan as substitute.

Muneeba Ali takes cost as PCB declares squad for the ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy 2026

Muneeba Ali will lead the Pakistan group in the absence of normal captain Fatima Sana, who can be busy playing her maiden season in Australia’s Women’s Huge Bash League (WBBL). Ayesha Zafar has been named vice-captain for the ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy 2026.

Muneeba has beforehand captained Pakistan in four T20I matches and one ODI. Interestingly, 12 <a href="https://cricket.worldwide/top-10-overseas-gamers-to-watch-in-wbbl-2026/” title=”High 10 Overseas Players to Watch in WBBL 2026″>gamers from Pakistan’s earlier squad have retained their locations, whereas Sadaf Shamas and Waheeda Akhtar have been recalled to the facet for the match.

The batting line-up features Eman Naseer, Eyman Fatima, Sadaf Shamas, Saira Jabeen, and Shawaal Zulfiqar. Gull Feroza can be part of the squad after being named the perfect wicketkeeper-batter in Pakistan’s not too long ago concluded National Women’s T20 Match.

Nashra Sundhu to steer spin attack

Pakistan have picked four spinners for the ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy 2026, with the left-arm spinner Nashra Sundhu main the bowling attack.

Momina Riasat, Tuba Hassan, and Umm-e-Hani will complete the spin attack for the match. Tasmia Rubab and Waheeda Akhtar will lead Pakistan’s tempo attack.

Properly, PCB has named Wahab Riaz because the group mentor, whereas Ayesha Ashar has been appointed group manager for the match.

The other teaching workers includes Abdur Rehman, Umaid Asif, Abdul Majeed, and Imran Farhat, handling spin bowling, quick bowling, fielding, and batting, respectively. Amid this, PCB’s alleged $25,000 NOC payment demand puts Pakistan gamers’ Nepal Premier League participation doubtful.

Pakistan positioned in Group B alongside Bangladesh and Thailand

The 2026 version of the ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy will characteristic 10 groups competing in 30 matches, with the perimeters divided into two groups.

Pakistan has been positioned in Group B alongside Bangladesh, defending champions Thailand, the Netherlands, and Zimbabwe. On the other hand, Sri Lanka, Eire, Scotland, Papua New Guinea, and the United Arab Emirates have been kept in Group A.

Tremendous Six stage to determine finalists

ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy 2026 will begin with a single-league round-robin stage. The highest three groups from every group will qualify for the Tremendous Six stage, the place each group will play three more matches.

Two finest groups from the Tremendous Six stage will then face one another in the last on Wednesday, November 25. Pakistan will aim to reach the ultimate and aim to win the title in the UAE.

Pakistan squad will assemble in Lahore on November 6. The gamers will attend a pre-tournament training camp on November 7, 8, and 9 before travelling to the UAE for the competitors.

Pakistan squad for ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy 2026:

Muneeba Ali Siddiqui (C/WK), Ayesha Zafar (VC), Eman Naseer, Eyman Fatima, Gull Feroza (WK), Momina Riasat, Nashra Sundhu, Sadaf Shamas, Saira Jabeen, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Tasmia Rubab, Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani, Waheeda Akhtar

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