Pakistan women announces squad changes for South Africa tour 2026. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed a key change in the national women’s squad ahead of the upcoming tour of South Africa. Set to begin in mid-February. Off-spinner Rameen Shamim has been rule out of both the One-Day International (ODI). And Twenty20 International (T20I) series after suffering a dislocated left thumb during a training session in Karachi. Medical reports suggest she will sideline for about four to six weeks as she begins her rehabilitation.
To fill the void, the selection committee has brought in off-spinning all-rounder Umm-e-Hani. Who had been leading the Pakistan Women’s ‘A’ team in the ACC Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars event. Her addition strengthens Pakistan’s spin options as the team prepares for competitive action against South Africa. As a result of this change, Omaima Sohail has been add to the Pakistan Women’s ‘A’ squad to replace Umm-e-Hani. And Hafsa Khalid has been name the new captain of the ‘A’ team for their upcoming 20-over tournament in Bangkok, Thailand.
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Fatima Sana will continue as captain of the senior Pakistan women’s team across both formats for the South Africa tour. As the side ramps up preparations for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 later this year. Pakistan’s women’s squad is schedule to depart for South Africa on February 7. While the ‘A’ squad will leave for Thailand on February 10.
Omaima Sohail has replaced Umm-e-Hani in the ‘A’ squad. While Hafsa Khalid has been appoint captain of Pakistan Women’s ‘A’ for the 20-over tournament in Bangkok, Thailand. Several players, including Aliya Riaz, Ayesha Zafar, Gull Feroza, Muneeba Ali, Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Sadia Iqbal, Sidra Amin and Tasmia Rubab, have been named in both squads. Fatima Sana will continue to lead the national team in both formats as Pakistan steps up preparations for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled for June.