Pakistan’s Bismah Maroof has stepped down as captain of the women’s staff, ending a virtually six-year captaincy stint of main the staff. The 31-year-old led the staff for the final time within the Women’s T20 World Cup in South Africa. In the event, Pakistan did not qualify for the semifinals after shedding three of the 4 group-stage matches.
Bismah was named Pakistan’s captain in all codecs of the sport within the yr 2017. She will, nonetheless, stay accessible for choice as a participant even after her resignation from the publish. Her substitute might be introduced sooner or later, mentioned the PCB.
“It has been an honour for me to captain my nation and I really feel lucky to have led an unbelievable and hardworking bunch of cricketers.
It has been one thrilling trip, which has been stuffed with highs and lows, however, on the finish of the day, I’ll all the time be grateful to Almighty for offering me this chance.
“With the new ICC Women’s Championship cycle in its initial stages and the 2024 T20 World Cup more than a year away, I think this is the right time for me to step down and help so we have a smooth transition,” mentioned Bismah.
“I am looking forward to continuing to play as a player and playing my role for the team.”
In her profession, Bismah has performed 124 ODIs and 132 T20I to this point, of which she led the staff in 34 ODIs (16 wins) and 62 T20Is (27 wins).
Pakistan Cricket Board chairman, Najam Sethi mentioned, “Bismah has been an inspiration for thousands and thousands of women and has been a catalyst for a constructive change. With her immense dedication and exhausting work, she has proven that ladies can proceed to comply with their passions and desires.
“I am sure her presence in the Pakistan dressing room will continue to be a source of inspiration to our young cricketers and she will continue to serve Pakistan with honour and pride as she has been doing since she was a teenager.”
