{
  "id": 2144948,
  "title": "Australian Legend Calls Pakistan Captain a ‘Star of Future’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/australian-legend-calls-pakistan-captain-a-star-of-future",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-20T13:42:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/08/20/australian-legend-calls-pakistan-captain-a-star-of-future/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry has lauded Pakistan women’s team captain Fatima Sana as a future star of international cricket, following their time playing together for Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred 2026. Perry described Fatima's performances as outstanding and noted that facing each other in international matches has given her a different perspective on Fatima's all-round abilities. Playing alongside Fatima, Perry said, provided her with the opportunity to watch the 25-year-old express her skills with both bat and ball. Perry commented that it was \"super cool\" to witness Fatima bat effectively and be highly effective with the new ball. The Australian cricketer also expressed confidence in Fatima's long-term international career, recognizing the significant responsibility she carries at a young age. Fatima had previously considered Perry her childhood hero; they met for the first time in 2023 when she was reportedly too nervous to approach Perry. However, this year, Fatima became the first Pakistani woman to be selected for The Hundred and joined Perry at Birmingham Phoenix. Together, they shared the crease during the team's final league match against MI London at Edgbaston. Perry scored an unbeaten half-century, and the crucial fifth-wicket partnership with Fatima helped Birmingham Phoenix secure the win.",
  "summary": "Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry has praised Pakistan women’s team captain Fatima Sana for her impressive performances, calling her a future … Read More The post Australian Legend Calls Pakistan Captain a ‘Star of Future’ appeared first on ProPakistani .",
  "key_points": [
    "Ellyse Perry praises Fatima Sana as future star of women's cricket.",
    "Perry watched Fatima's all-round skills during The Hundred 2026.",
    "Fatima became first Pakistani woman selected for The Hundred."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}