Fatima Sana selected as first Pakistani woman for The Hundred

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.

• 2:54 PMBBC Sport — Fatima to be first Pakistani woman to play in Hundred