Fatima Sana selected as first Pakistani woman for The Hundred

BBC Sport1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 2:54 PM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Fatima Sana selected as first Pakistani woman for The Hundred
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Fatima Sana has been chosen by Birmingham Phoenix as a wildcard pick for The Hundred, marking her as the first Pakistani woman to participate in the tournament. The competition begins on July 21, and Fatima replaces Australia’s Lucy Hamilton, who withdrew due to workload management. The England and Wales Cricket Board emphasized anti-discrimination policies after initial concerns about the inclusion of Pakistani players. Fatima continues her active participation in the Women's T20 World Cup, where she recently scored 55 runs and took three wickets against South Africa.

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  • Fatima Sana becomes first Pakistani woman in The Hundred.
  • She plays for Birmingham Phoenix as a wildcard pick.
  • The tournament begins on July 21, 2026.
  • Fatima replaced Lucy Hamilton in the Phoenix squad.
  • She is currently participating in the Women's T20 World Cup.
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Fatima Sana will become the first Pakistani woman to play in The Hundred after being selected by Birmingham Phoenix as a wildcard pick.

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