Jonty Rhodes 'amazed' with Pakistan's women cricketers' talent after fielding session in Karachi

Legendary South African fielder Jonty Rhodes held a fielding training session with nine women cricketers at Karachi’s UBL sports complex today.

Kainat Imitaz, Jaweria Rauf, Yusra Amir, Hafsa Khalid, Huraina Sajjad, Najiha Alvi, Arijah Haseeb, Masooma Jaffari and Suhana Tariq participated in the hour-long session, according to a press release issued by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

The 50-year-old, considered one of the greatest fielders in the history of the game also shared his experiences of international cricket.

“I am absolutely amazed to see the talent and skillset of the girls. They have amazing skills and great passion for the game and fielding. Pakistan women's cricket is in safe hands with these players," Rhodes said.

“My mantra in fielding and cricket was always to go for it. Unless you go for the ball, you would not know what you will achieve. So, as a fielder, never shy away from going for the ball whether seemingly in your range or not.”

The cricketers were hopeful that the session would boast their fielding.

Rhodes, who played 297 internationals in an 11-year-long career, is in Karachi as part of the HBL PSL 2020 commentary panel.