Latest news with #GullFeroza
Express Tribune
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
National Women's T20 to begin today
All five captains of the National Women's T20 sides pose with the trophy at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi. Photo: PCB The National Women's T20 Tournament will begin on Wednesday (tomorrow) in Karachi. The 18-day tournament will see five teams – Challengers, Conquerors, Invincibles, Stars and Strikers, competing against one another with each team playing eight matches with a total of 22 matches slated to take place till 24 May. The T20 matches will be played at the National Bank Stadium and Oval Ground, with first ball of each match to be bowled at 3pm. The opening day will see Strikers competing against National Women's One-Day Champions Stars at the National Bank Stadium, while Conquerors will take on Invincibles at the Oval Ground. To make the tournament more competitive, the teams finishing second and third on the points table will face off in a Qualifier on 22 May, with the winner advancing to meet the top-ranked team in the final on 24 May. The final will be played at the National Bank Stadium. A total of 80 cricketers will participate in the tournament, which carries a prize pool of over PKR three Million. The champions will receive PKR 1.5 million, while the runners-up will take home PKR one million. Pakistan national team captain Fatima Sana will lead Conquerors, while opening batter Gull Feroza will captain Strikers. Muneeba Ali, the only Pakistan women batter to score a T20I century will lead Invincibles, while all-rounder Rameen Shamim will lead Challengers. Sidra Amin, who was Pakistan's top run-getter in the recently concluded ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier, will lead Stars. Captains' while speaking exclusively to PCB Digital on the eve of the tournament expressed their confidence on team's preparations. Challengers captain Rameen Shamim: "We have made plans for the tournament with the coaching staff and will try to execute them on the field. "We have a balanced squad with all departments covered and we will aim to produce good results in every match of the tournament." Conquerors captain Fatima Sana: "We will try to do well in the T20 tournament. All the players are eager to showcase their skills and perform well for the team. "Our team couldn't win the final of the One-Day Tournament, but this is a T20 event and we will try not to repeat the same mistakes and do well in this competition." Invincibles captain Muneeba Ali: "We will take one game at a time and will try to win the opening match to gain momentum in the tournament. "I will try to contribute as much in team's better performance in the tournament." Stars captain Sidra Amin: "Our team had won the previous One-Day Tournament, so we will be aiming high in the forthcoming T20 tournament. "We have had domestic tournaments regularly in Karachi, so we are familiar with the conditions and are confident of achieving better results in the tournament." Strikers captain Gull Feroza: "We have had a good preparation camp leading up to the tournament and the young players in our side are ready to perform when given the opportunity. "I am optimistic the team will perform well and give better results in the tournament."
Business Recorder
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Business Recorder
National Women's T20 tournament begins tomorrow in Karachi
The National Women's T20 Tournament will begin on Wednesday (tomorrow) in Karachi, the cricket board announced in a statement. The 18-day tournament will see five teams – Challengers, Conquerors, Invincibles, Stars and Strikers, competing against one another with each team playing eight matches with a total of 22 matches slated to take place till 24 May, it said. The T20 matches will be played at the National Bank Stadium and Oval Ground, with first ball of each match to be bowled at 3pm. The opening day will see Strikers competing against National Women's One-Day Champions Stars at the National Bank Stadium, while Conquerors will take on Invincibles at the Oval Ground. Karachi to host National Women's T20 tournament from 7th To make the tournament more competitive, the teams finishing second and third on the points table will face off in a Qualifier on 22 May, with the winner advancing to meet the top-ranked team in the final on 24 May. The final will be played at the National Bank Stadium. A total of 80 cricketers will participate in the tournament, which carries a prize pool of over Rs3 million. The champions will receive Rs1.5 million, while the runners-up will take home Rs1 million. Pakistan national team captain Fatima Sana will lead Conquerors, while opening batter Gull Feroza will captain Strikers. Muneeba Ali, the only Pakistan women batter to score a T20I century will lead Invincibles, while all-rounder Rameen Shamim will lead Challengers. Sidra Amin, who was Pakistan's top run-getter in the recently concluded ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier, will lead Stars. Captains' while speaking exclusively to PCB Digital on the eve of the tournament expressed their confidence on team's preparations. Challengers captain Rameen Shamim: 'We have made plans for the tournament with the coaching staff and will try to execute them on the field. 'We have a balanced squad with all departments covered and we will aim to produce good results in every match of the tournament.' Conquerors captain Fatima Sana: 'We will try to do well in the T20 tournament. All the players are eager to showcase their skills and perform well for the team. 'Our team couldn't win the final of the One-Day Tournament, but this is a T20 event and we will try not to repeat the same mistakes and do well in this competition.' Invincibles captain Muneeba Ali: 'We will take one game at a time and will try to win the opening match to gain momentum in the tournament. 'I will try to contribute as much in team's better performance in the tournament.' Stars captain Sidra Amin: 'Our team had won the previous One-Day Tournament, so we will be aiming high in the forthcoming T20 tournament. 'We have had domestic tournaments regularly in Karachi, so we are familiar with the conditions and are confident of achieving better results in the tournament.' Strikers captain Gull Feroza: 'We have had a good preparation camp leading up to the tournament and the young players in our side are ready to perform when given the opportunity. 'I am optimistic the team will perform well and give better results in the tournament.'
Business Recorder
05-05-2025
- Sport
- Business Recorder
Karachi to host National Women's T20 tournament from 7th
LAHORE: A prize pot of over Rs three million will be up for grabs in the five-team National Women's T20 Tournament 2024-25, which will get underway from May 7 at two venues in Karachi - National Bank Stadium and HPC Oval Ground. This year's edition will feature five teams Challengers, Conquerors, Invincibles, Stars, and Strikers. Competing in a double-league format, each team will play eight matches with a total of 22 matches slated to take place across 18 days. The teams finishing second and third on the points table will face off in a Qualifier on 22nd May, with the winner advancing to meet the top-ranked team in the final on 24th May. The final will be played at the National Bank Stadium. A total of 80 cricketers will participate in the tournament, which carries a prize pool of over Rs three million. The champions will receive Rs 1.5 million, while the runners-up will take home Rs one million. Among the players featuring, five national players who were part of Pakistan's victorious squad at the recently-concluded ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025 will lead their respective sides– Fatima Sana (Conquerors), Gull Feroza (Strikers), Muneeba Ali (Invincibles), Rameen Shamim (Challengers) and Sidra Amin (Stars). As part of the PCB's continued efforts to promote and expand the reach of women's cricket, both the Qualifier (22nd May) and the Final (24th May) will be live-streamed on PCB's official YouTube channel. All matches in the tournament will begin at 3pm PKT. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
04-05-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
National Women's T20 tournament in Karachi from 7th
The five-team National Women's T20 Tournament 2024-25 will begin on 7th May at two venues in Karachi — National Bank Stadium and HPC Oval Ground. This year's edition will feature five teams Challengers, Conquerors, Invincibles, Stars, and Strikers. Competing in a double-league format, each team will play eight matches with a total of 22 matches slated to take place across 18 days. The teams finishing second and third on the points table will face off in a Qualifier on 22 May, with the winner advancing to meet the top-ranked team in the final on 24 May. The final will be played at the National Bank Stadium. A total of 80 cricketers will participate in the tournament, which carries a prize pool of over PKR three Million. The champions will receive PKR 1.5 million, while the runners-up will take home PKR one million. The 19-member squads of each of the five teams will be trimmed to 16 at the end of the four-day pre-tournament camp, which begins on 3 May in Karachi. Among the players featuring, five national players who were part of Pakistan's victorious squad at the recently-concluded ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025 will lead their respective sides Fatima Sana (Conquerors), Gull Feroza (Strikers), Muneeba Ali (Invincibles), Rameen Shamim (Challengers) and Sidra Amin (Stars). As part of the PCB's continued efforts to promote and expand the reach of women's cricket, both the Qualifier (22 May) and the Final (24 May) will be live-streamed on PCB's official YouTube channel. All matches in the tournament will begin at 3 pm PST.
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
'Not interested in playing in India': Pakistan cricketer sparks controversy after Pahalgam attack
Image credit: ICC NEW DELHI: The India vs Pakistan cricket debate has once again reignited following the recent Pahalgam terror attack . Amid rising tensions, Pakistan women's cricket team opener Gull Feroza has reinforced her team's position regarding participation in matches scheduled in India. Feroza, who featured in three games during the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier as an opener, confirmed that Pakistan will not travel to India for the main tournament. Pakistan secured qualification for the 2025 ICC Women's World Cup , which is scheduled to be held in India this September. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! With Pakistan's qualification now confirmed, so is the likelihood of a hybrid model for the tournament—similar to the one used in the Asia Cup—where their matches against India will be hosted at a neutral venue. The development has sparked controversy, especially with India set to host the global event. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Switch to UnionBank Rewards Card UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Poll Do you agree with Pakistan's decision not to travel to India for the World Cup? No, they should participate in India Yes, I support their decision Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi had already stated that the team would not travel to India for the World Cup. Sachin Tendulkar at 52: Power, Pride, and a Nation's Pulse Meanwhile, Feroza echoed that sentiment in a conversation with PakPassion. 'We know this much that we will play in Asian conditions and we are not playing in India. This is clear. Neither are we interested in playing in India,' Feroza told PakPassion. 'So, wherever it is played - hopefully in Sri Lanka or Dubai - those conditions are similar to the ones you get in Asia. The Qualifiers were at home, and the staff prepared tracks accordingly. Wherever the World Cup games are played, the conditions will be similar to those we have at home. So, our preparation will be according to that, and we are ready for that,' she added. Earlier this year, the Indian men's team also declined to travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy. As a result, their matches—including the final—were held in Dubai.
