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From Mountains to Pakistan Team: Saira Jabeen
29 May
Summary
- Saira Jabeen debuted for Pakistan Women's T20Is this year.
- She scored an unbeaten 50 off 32 balls in her second innings.
- Family support was crucial, including her father's encouragement.
Saira Jabeen has shared her inspiring cricket journey from the remote valley of Chitral to the international arena. She became the 60th woman to represent Pakistan in T20 Internationals upon her debut earlier this year. Jabeen is now preparing for the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup with the national squad.
Her path involved excelling in Pakistan's domestic system and gaining experience from club cricket in Australia. In a remarkable display, Jabeen scored an unbeaten 50 from just 32 balls in her second T20I innings, highlighting her immediate impact.
Jabeen discussed the challenges of relocating from Chitral to Peshawar and Lahore for training. She also credited her family, especially her father, for their steadfast support, which fueled her ambition in cricket.
