{
  "id": 19507332,
  "title": "Fatima Sana Calls for Equal Treatment in Pakistan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/fatima-sana-calls-for-equal-treatment-in-pakistan",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-11T13:23:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/11/11/fatima-sana-calls-for-equal-treatment-in-pakistan/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pakistan's women's cricket captain Fatima Sana has advocated for equal treatment of male and female cricket teams in the country, encouraging fans to demonstrate more support for female players by attending their matches. The 25-year-old expressed her desire to see a future where Pakistan's women's team receives the same recognition and backing as the men's team. After Perth Scorchers' six-wicket win over Melbourne Stars in Perth, Sana spoke to CricBlog TV, expressing optimism that women's cricket would see similar growth in Pakistan. She also called on fans to attend women's matches as frequently as men's games, currently playing for Perth Scorchers in Australia's Women's Big Bash League (WBBL). Sana, the second Pakistani player to compete in the WBBL, has taken five wickets in five matches for the league, ranking 10th among leading wicket-takers. She expressed gratitude for the opportunity to play overseas and praised her teammates for their support. Sana hopes more Pakistani women cricketers will have the chance to play in Australia, gaining valuable experience and contributing to the growth of women's cricket in Pakistan. The captain holds the world record for the fastest fifty in women's T20 internationals and led Pakistan to a bronze medal at the 2026 Asian Games. Pakistan is set to host the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in 2028, marking the country's first ICC women's tournament. Sana believes hosting the tournament in Pakistan could inspire more girls to take up cricket, and watching international women's cricket at home could encourage parents to provide more opportunities for their daughters to participate in the sport.",
  "summary": "Pakistan women’s cricket team captain Fatima Sana has called for equal treatment of men’s and women’s cricket in the country, … Read More The post Fatima Sana Calls for Equal Treatment in Pakistan appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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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."
}