Pakistan women's team as unpredictable as the men's team, feels Nain Abidi

Nain Abidi, an active member of the Pakistan women’s team, claimed that her team’s unpredictable nature matches that of the men’s team. In a video posted by the International Cricket Council’s official Twitter handle, the right-handed batsman stated that she wants to make the World Cup an event to remember while highlighting the team’s variable nature.

The 23-year-old also said that the team has been well supported by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the fans. She also thanked the players of men’s team for backing the women’s side.

“On our day we can do anything, we are as unpredictable as our men’s team,” said Abidi. “We are here to deliver some surprises. I want to make this tournament the best memory of my life.”

“The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is helping us even though we are not winning matches or tournaments,” she said. “The whole nation is backing us up; they are following us. There are a lot of people who are following us on social media. We are getting a lot of messages of the men’s team, and they are saying now it your turn [to win the mega event], you have to do it.”

What the others had to say:

Pakistan all-rounder Javeria Khan pointed out that she is never worried by the strength or the fear of the opposition.

“Cricket is a funny game and no one can tell who will win,” said Javeria. “As Imran Khan said 90% of the game is about mental toughness, which is why I don’t believe in tough games. We don’t see who is playing against us or who we are playing against.”

Skipper Sana Mir talked about how women’s cricket has changed and developed over the years in the country and how the nation has accepted it.

“People would ask why a girl is playing cricket before,” said Mir. “But in the last five years, I’ve seen a massive change in the perception and increase in the numbers of girls participating in the game, both on the streets and in the grounds.”