Pakistan captain Fatima Sana and head coach Mohammad Wasim voiced optimism over their side\u2019s preparations for the upcoming ICC Women\u2019s World Cup, stressing a spin-oriented strategy and collective harmony as central to their campaign. The World Cup, to be hosted under a hybrid model across India and Sri Lanka, will see all of Pakistan\u2019s fixtures staged in Colombo, with political tensions ruling out travel between the two neighbours. Pakistan open their immediate run-in with a three-match ODI series against South Africa in Lahore from Sept 16, following the conclusion of a training camp at the National Cricket Academy and the Gaddafi Stadium. \u201cThe conditions in Sri Lanka favour spin, so we\u2019ve built our squad around slow bowlers while also strengthening the batting group to post competitive totals,\u201d Fatima told reporters. She termed the South Africa series a key opportunity to fine-tune combinations ahead of the global event. ead coach Wasim, a former Test batter, said the camp had focused on building a supportive environment and ensuring equal opportunities across the squad. While persistent rain in Lahore disrupted some practice games, he noted progress in all departments of play. \u201cOur emphasis has been on creating a positive culture, that\u2019s crucial to performance,\u201d Wasim remarked. Asked about Pakistan\u2019s high-profile Asia Cup final against India in Dubai on Sept 14, Fatima extended her best wishes to the men\u2019s side. \u201cIt will be a great contest. I hope Pakistan comes out on top,\u201d she said. Wasim added that recent success in the tri-series had boosted confidence against the arch-rivals. Looking further ahead, Wasim said Pakistan were determined to make a statement against India in Colombo. \u201cWe\u2019ve taken all necessary steps to prepare ourselves in every department,\u201d he observed. Fatima, meanwhile, avoided highlighting individual players, insisting every member of the squad would have a role to play. She underlined the camp\u2019s focus on improving batting partnerships and strike rotation. The South African women\u2019s side is due in Lahore late Thursday night, with the series expected to provide Pakistan a vital springboard before their World Cup challenge. \u201cWinning this series will give us the confidence and mindset we need for the global stage,\u201d the skipper concluded.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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