Aoba Tanaka 
In a concerning turn of events, Pakistan women’s cricket players Bismah Maroof and Ghulam Fatima sustained minor injuries in a car accident that occurred on Friday. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Saturday, reassuring fans about the immediate medical attention provided to both players.
“Despite sustaining minor injuries, both players received immediate first aid and are currently under the care of the PCB medical team,” stated the PCB, emphasizing their commitment to the well-being of the athletes.
Maroof and Fatima, prominent members of the national women’s team, were gearing up for the highly anticipated home series against West Indies Women. The upcoming series, featuring five Twenty20 Internationals and three One-Day Internationals, is set to kick off on April 18 at Karachi’s National Stadium.
Both players played pivotal roles in Pakistan’s previous ODI series against New Zealand in December. Maroof demonstrated her batting prowess by amassing 89 runs in three innings, including a remarkable career-best score of 68. Meanwhile, Fatima emerged as the leading wicket-taker of the series, claiming six crucial wickets across the matches.
As Maroof and Fatima recuperate from the unfortunate accident, fans and cricket enthusiasts extend their well wishes for their speedy recovery. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of safety measures both on and off the field, highlighting the vulnerabilities faced by athletes even outside the realm of sports.
