Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana survives injury scare

Pakistan captain Fatima Sana had an injury scare during the team’s practice session on Saturday afternoon ahead of their Women’s T20 World Cup opening game against arch-rivals India.

Fatima was hit on her right shin when a low bowler’s back-drive from opener Ayesha Zafar hit her flush on the knee. She was in considerable pain and hobbled out of the ground with support from physio and fellow players.

However, to Pakistan team’s relief, Fatima confirmed at the pre-match press conference that the hit wasn’t a serious one and she is available for Sunday’s game.

“It was just a normal shot from Ayesha and I was hit below knee. But I think it is good now,” Fatima told mediapersons.

Fatima, though did not come back for the remainder of the session and the Pakistan team management was tight-lipped over her injury status.