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Pakistan Women’s U-19 team departs for Asia Cup

Head coach Mohsin Kamal also expressed optimism

Pakistan Women’s U-19 team departs for Asia Cup PHOTO: AFP

The Pakistan Women’s Under-19 cricket team has departed for Malaysia to participate in the Women’s Under-19 Asia Cup. The team, led by captain Zoofishan Ayaz, flew from Karachi via Dubai on an international flight to reach their destination.  

The team is determined to perform well in the tournament. Captain Zoofishan Ayaz expressed confidence, saying, “We have prepared thoroughly for the tournament. All players are excited and, Insha’Allah, we will deliver a strong performance.”  

Head coach Mohsin Kamal also expressed optimism, stating, “The best players have been selected for the Under-19 T20 Asia Cup. The morale of the players is high, and we expect excellent performances from the team.”  

The Women’s Under-19 T20 Asia Cup will take place from December 15 to December 22 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.  

In Group A, Pakistan is placed alongside India and Nepal, while Group B consists of Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and host nation Malaysia.  

Pakistan’s first match is scheduled for December 15 against traditional rivals India, followed by a match against Nepal on December 16.