Bismah Maroof steps down as Pakistan women’s team captain
She was in charge of the national side since 2017
Bismah Maroof has stepped down as captain of the Pakistan women’s national team on Wednesday because she felt that it was “the right time for a transition and chance to groom a young captain”.
Bismah had a good track record as captain of the national side since taking charge in 2017.
“Bismah has had the best win/loss ratio amongst all the regular players to lead the country in One-Day Internationals (1.000) and T20 Internationals (0.843). Under her leadership, the ODI team played 34 matches and won 16, while the T20I side won 27 of 62 matches,” the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) stated in a press release.
The 31-year-old, who has played 124 ODI and 132 T20I matches over the course of her career, also said that it was an honour for her to lead the national side.
“It has been an honour for me to captain my country and I feel fortunate to have led an incredible and hardworking bunch of cricketers. It has been one exciting ride, which has been full of highs and lows, but, at the end of the day, I will always be thankful to Almighty for providing me this opportunity,” Bismah was quoted as saying in a PCB press release on Wednesday.
“With the new ICC Women’s Championship cycle in its initial stages and the 2024 T20 World Cup more than a year away, I think this is the right time for me to step down and help so we have a smooth transition.
“I am looking forward to continuing to play as a player and playing my role for the team.”
Meanwhile, PCB Management Committee Chair, Najam Sethi also thanked Bismah thanked Bismah for her services to the country.
“I congratulate and thank Bismah Maroof for her services as the captain of the national women’s side,” said Sethi.
“Bismah has been an inspiration for millions of girls and has been a catalyst for a positive change. With her immense dedication and hard work, she has shown that women can continue to follow their passions and dreams.
“She has always put her country before herself and that is underscored by how she has offered to help in smoothening the leadership transition ahead of an exciting and jam-packed season. I am sure her presence in the Pakistan dressing room will continue to be a source of inspiration to our young cricketers and she will continue to serve Pakistan with honour and pride as she has been doing since she was a teenager.”
The PCB also stated that Bismah’s replacement will be announced in due course.
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