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Pakistan captain Fatima Sana granted NOC to miss T20Is for The Hundred

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 5:55 PM

Last updated Jul 7, 2026

Pakistan captain Fatima Sana granted NOC to miss T20Is for The Hundred

Summary

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) approved a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for captain Fatima Sana, allowing her to skip the T20I matches against Sri Lanka. Instead, Sana will focus on representing Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred, starting with their third fixture on July 29, following the ODI series. The decision highlights a historic moment for Pakistan women's cricket, as Sana becomes the first female cricketer from the country to secure a contract in The Hundred. She is scheduled to lead Pakistan in a three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka before her commitments in England.

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By the Numbers

•Fatima Sana will lead Pakistan in ODIs against Sri Lanka.
•She will miss the T20I series starting on July 31.
•Sana joins Birmingham Phoenix following the ODIs.
•She is the first Pakistani woman to earn a contract in The Hundred.
•The ODI series is critical for qualification in the ICC Women's Championship.

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5:55 PMYahoo Sports — PCB grants Pakistan captain NOC to miss Sri Lanka T20Is for The Hundred

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Pakistan captain Fatima Sana will miss T20Is for The Hundred. She received a No Objection Certificate from the PCB for this opportunity. Sana will lead Pakistan in the ODI series against Sri Lanka. After the ODIs, she will join Birmingham Phoenix in England. This marks a historic achievement for Pakistan women's cricket.
— Yahoo Sports

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