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Two Pakistan women cricketers injured in a car accident | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pakistan cricket players Bismah Maroof and Ghulam Fatima sustained minor injuries in a car accident that occurred on Friday. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Saturday, ensuring that both players received immediate medical attention."Despite sustaining minor injuries, both players received immediate first aid and are currently under the care of the PCB medical team," stated the PCB.Maroof and Fatima, who are part of the national women's team, were gearing up for the upcoming home series against West Indies Women. The series, comprising five Twenty20 Internationals and three One-Day Internationals, is scheduled to commence on April 18 at Karachi's National Stadium.Both players were integral members of the team during Pakistan's pr...
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Bismah Maroof steps down as Pakistan women’s team captain | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Following a disastrous T20 World Cup campaign in South Africa last month, Bismah Maroof on Wednesday stepped down as Pakistan Women skipper. Under Maroof, Pakistan failed to move beyond the first round in the recently concluded cricketing extravaganza. The team lost 3 of the four group games, including a thriller against arch-rivals India.All-rounder Maroof led the Pakistan side for nearly six years. Under Maroof's leadership, Pakistan won 16 out of 34 WODIs and 27 out of 62 WT20Is. The veteran has so far played 124 WODIs and 132 WT20Is. "I feel fortunate to have led an incredible and hardworking bunch of cricketers," Maroof said in a statement released through the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)."It has been one exciting ride, which has been full of highs and lows," the 31-year...