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Pakistan captain Fatima Sana suffers injury before India match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 1:07 PM

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Pakistan captain Fatima Sana suffers injury before India match

Summary

Pakistan women's cricket captain Fatima Sana sustained an injury during a training session at Edgbaston ahead of the Women's T20 World Cup opening match against India on June 14. The injury raises questions about her participation in the match and could significantly impact Pakistan's bowling strength, as Sana is their leading pace bowler. Pakistan's selectors have included six reserve players for the tournament, but it remains unclear if they can replace Sana effectively. An update on her fitness is expected soon, as the team prepares for this crucial Group A clash.

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Status Watch

•Fatima Sana injured at Edgbaston nets a day before the match.
•Her fitness status remains uncertain with officials yet to provide an update.
•India and Pakistan meet on June 14 for their World Cup opener.
•India leads the Women's T20I head-to-head 13-3 against Pakistan.
•Pakistan has named six reserves to cover for potential injuries in the squad.

Latest Updates

1:07 PMYahoo Sports — Injury scare ahead of India match: Pakistan captain Fatima Sana picks up injury a day before marquee clash in Women's T20 World Cup 2026

What they're saying

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With less than 24 hours remaining for the opening clash between India and Pakistan, the Pakistan women's national team suffered a major scare as captain Fatima Sana was in questionable shape.
— Yahoo Sports

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