{
  "id": 11750284,
  "title": "Fatima Sana joins Perth Scorchers for Women’s Big Bash League",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/fatima-sana-joins-perth-scorchers-for-womens-big-bash-league",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-03T15:14:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn",
    "slug": "dawn",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2034503/fatima-sana-joins-perth-scorchers-for-womens-big-bash-league"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pakistan's cricket captain Fatima Sana has committed to the Perth Scorchers for the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) season, signing a one-year contract, according to the Australian club's announcement. The 24-year-old all-rounder will be part of the Scorchers' initial eight matches, which commence on October 29th. Fatima's inclusion in the WBBL could potentially be extended with the approval from the Pakistan Cricket Board, allowing her to miss a pre-tour training camp in December ahead of the national team's anticipated West Indies tour. Fatima marks the second Pakistani player to participate in the WBBL, following former captain Nida Dar, who played for Sydney Thunder in the 2019 edition. This marks Fatima's debut in the WBBL and her second overseas T20 league opportunity this year, having previously played for Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred. Speaking on the occasion, Fatima expressed her excitement, saying she has admired the WBBL from Pakistan and had always dreamed of being part of this prestigious competition. Representing Perth Scorchers and playing at the iconic WACA Ground in front of home supporters is a thrilling prospect for her. Fatima, a right-arm medium-fast bowler and middle-order batsman, made her international debut in 2019 and has since become one of Pakistan's leading all-rounders, featuring in over 130 white-ball matches. This year, she set a record for the quickest half-century in women's T20 internationals, scoring 50 runs off just 15 balls against Zimbabwe. Perth Scorchers' General Manager, Kade Harvey, expressed delight over Fatima's signing, calling her \"one of the most exciting young all-rounders in world cricket.\" He anticipates that Fatima will perform brilliantly at the WACA Ground.",
  "summary": "Pakistan women’s cricket captain Fatima Sana has signed a one-year contract with Perth Scorchers for the upcoming Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) season, the Australian club announced on Saturday. The 24-year-old all-rounder will be available for the Scorchers’ first eight matches of WBBL 12, which begins on Oct 29. Her stay could be extended if she receives permission from the Pakistan Cricket…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}