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Fatima Sana, who is leading Pakistan in the ongoing ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, is set to return back home after her father’s untimely demise in Karachi on Thursday.
Fatima will leave for Karachi on the first available flight today to attend her father’s funeral. The players and team management of the Pakistan women’s cricket team expressed their heartfelt sympathy and condolences to Fatima.
The chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Mohsin Naqvi also expressed grief and sorrow over the death of Fatima Sana’s father.
He conveyed his condolences to Fatima saying, “May Allah grant you and the bereaved family patience.”
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It’s worth noting that the ongoing tournament is Fatima’s first as captain and she has been leading Pakistan from the front with four wickets in two games along with 43 runs at a strike-rate of 153.57.
Pakistan are currently placed in third place in Group B with one victory and one loss after two games.
Fatima Sana played key role in Pakistan’s victory over Sri Lanka in their tournament opener and earned the Player of the Match award for her performance.
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