Pakistan drops Diana Baig from Asia Cup and Asian Games squads
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 9:58 AM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Pakistan Women's Cricket Team has excluded Diana Baig from its squads for the upcoming Asia Cup and Asian Games. Fatima Sana will lead the team in both tournaments after her participation in the women's Hundred allowed her to skip the recent T20I series against Sri Lanka. The decision comes as Pakistan looks to strengthen its lineup ahead of these important competitions. The Asia Cup is set to take place next month, followed by the Asian Games.
- •Diana Baig is omitted from the Asia Cup and Asian Games squads.
- •Fatima Sana returns to lead the team in both events.
- •Sana skipped T20Is against Sri Lanka to participate in the women's Hundred.
- •The Asia Cup is scheduled for next month.
- 9:58 AMESPNcricinfo — Pakistan drop Diana Baig for Asia Cup and Asian Games
"Fatima Sana returns to the side to lead in both tournaments after being allowed to skip the Sri Lanka T20Is to participate in the women's Hundred
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