The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has unveiled its list of centrally contracted players for the women’s cricket team for the 2024-25 season.
According to the PCB’s statement, 16 players have been awarded contracts, effective from July 1, 2024. Last year, 20 players received two-year contracts with a performance review set for the end of the 2023-24 season.
Promotions and New Entries
- Captain Fatima Sana and wicketkeeper-batter Muniba Ali have been promoted to Category A.
- Left-arm spinner Sadia Iqbal moves up to Category B, thanks to her strong recent performances.
- Three players have earned new contracts: Gul Feroza, Ramin Shamim, and Tasmia Rabab.
- Tasmia Rabab secured her first-ever central contract, marking a significant milestone in her career.
- Gul Feroza, who last had a contract in 2018, and Ramin Shamim, a previous contract holder in 2022-23, make their return.
Non-Renewed Contracts
Nida Dar, Alia Riaz, Anush Nasir, Iman Fatima, Shawal Zulfiqar, and Sidra Nawaz did not have their contracts renewed. However, they remain eligible for team selection.
Centrally Contracted Players
Category A:
- Fatima Sana
- Muniba Ali
- Sidra Ameen
Category B:
- Nashra Sandhu
- Sadia Iqbal
Category C:
- Diana Baig
- Omaima Sohail
Category D:
- Ghulam Fatima
- Gul Feroza
- Najiha Alvi
- Ramin Shamim
- Sadaf Shamas
- Sayeda Aroob Shah
- Tasmia Rabab
- Tuba Hassan
- Umm Hani