Islamabad, Nov 9: Ex-Cricketer Advocates for Launch of Women’s Cricket League in Pakistan. Iram Javed, an experienced player on Pakistan’s women’s cricket team, has called on the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to create a dedicated league for women’s cricket, asserting that it is vital for the advancement of the sport in the nation.
During a media conference in Karachi, Iram advocated for a women’s tournament similar to the Pakistan Super League (PSL), asserting that such an event would offer essential high-level experience for the country’s female cricketers.
“If we are granted league opportunities, we can achieve international standards as well,” Iram mentioned, highlighting the necessity for competitive experience. She pointed out how leagues in various countries have enhanced their women’s teams by refining players’ technical abilities and mental resilience.
Iram attributed her own growth to the three exhibition matches held by the PCB, where she had the opportunity to play alongside international stars. “Competing with top players transformed my performance in the field; it significantly boosted my confidence,” she noted.
Iram Javed further pointed out that consistently facing the same opponents hampers growth potential, and broadening the player base would encourage development and strengthen Pakistan’s women’s cricket.
While India has initiated a Women’s IPL and Australia has created the Women’s Big Bash League, Pakistan has not followed this trend, continuing to concentrate on the same limited five or fewer team tournaments that do not significantly contribute to player development.
The gap in experience becomes evident when Pakistan’s women’s team competes against established international players. Iram’s appeal for a women’s league highlights the necessity for increased investment in the women’s game and aligns with her ambition to elevate Pakistan’s women’s cricket to new levels.
