Pakistan women cricketers Bismah Maroof and Ghulam Fatima sustained minor injuries in a car accident that occurred on Friday. The incident happened as the players were preparing for the upcoming home series against West Indies Women.Explore injury details and career implications in this rapidly developing situation.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed the news in a statement, mentioning that both players received immediate medical attention and are currently under the care of the PCB medical team.
“Despite sustaining minor injuries, both players received immediate first aid and are currently under the care of the PCB medical team,” stated the PCB.
Maroof and Fatima, who are key members of the national women’s team, were gearing up for the series, which includes five Twenty20 Internationals and three One-Day Internationals scheduled to start on April 18 at Karachi’s National Stadium.
During Pakistan‘s previous ODI series against New Zealand in December, Maroof showcased her batting prowess by accumulating 89 runs in three innings, including a career-best 68. Meanwhile, Fatima emerged as the leading wicket-taker of the series, claiming six wickets across the matches.
The PCB has not provided further details about the extent of their injuries or the impact on their participation in the upcoming series against West Indies Women.
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