[PICTURES] The Nida Dar appreciation thread

[ex-q-zit]

What do you think Razzaq did on his pre-Covid tours abroad? Attend readings of great literary works of the 20th century? Take in some theatre or shop at Waterstones for the latest books on female emancipation?

He's a relatively uneducated paindu as has already been said by others. He'll have gone to restaurants, maybe done some go-karting if he's really outgoing, or maybe tried his luck at the odd nightclub. I really don't think any of those sort of activities are going to broaden the mind of the average Pak cricket tourist.

I agree with what you say but still I thought during his county stints he would have spent time with english players and exchange thoughts. But then thats just wishful thinking.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

I agree with what you say but still I thought during his county stints he would have spent time with english players and exchange thoughts. But then thats just wishful thinking.

It's not just you, most of the posters here are looking at this through a modern western paradigm which is just not recognised by the masses in Pakistan. It will be picked up on social media, and in time will work it's way through the rest of society, but will take longer because of the lack of literacy in vast swathes of Pakistan.

 

[OmarKhan99]

Some of our cricketers from the past are genuinely repulsive. Although I do have my reservations of how sports in Pakistan (both men's and women's sport) are setup, and how they're normalizing certain aspects, but that doesn't make it right to joke about someone's personal choices/preferences. There's nothing wrong with someone working out/hitting the gym, as long as they function under the line of decency or what's permissible (in terms of public display). Even if they aren't, someone's personal choices should be the least of concerns for the general public, and sth for those in the administration to discuss.

Also, talk shows like these (not just in Pakistan, but around the world) almost always have crass humor.

 

[street cricketer]

Some of our cricketers from the past are genuinely repulsive. Although I do have my reservations of how sports in Pakistan (both men's and women's sport) are setup, and how they're normalizing certain aspects, but that doesn't make it right to joke about someone's personal choices/preferences. There's nothing wrong with someone working out/hitting the gym, as long as they function under the line of decency or what's permissible (in terms of public display). Even if they aren't, someone's personal choices should be the least of concerns for the general public, and sth for those in the administration to discuss.

Also, talk shows like these (not just in Pakistan, but around the world) almost always have crass humor.

What are they normalising? Just curious.

 

[OmarKhan99]

What are they normalising? Just curious.

Probably not a discussion to have on this particular thread, but since you're curious: one thing would be having cheerleaders in the PSL (don't think there were any in the recent edition [COVID], but there were back in PSL 2017/18). Another disagreement I've always had is that cricket games could easily incorporate a short 10/15 minute break (equivalent of a drinks break) to allow players who wish to pray, pray their prayers. Obviously not on the cricketers since they're just doing their jobs, but I disagree with those who manage cricketing logistics.

 

[street cricketer]

Probably not a discussion to have on this particular thread, but since you're curious: one thing would be having cheerleaders in the PSL (don't think there were any in the recent edition [COVID], but there were back in PSL 2017/18). Another disagreement I've always had is that cricket games could easily incorporate a short 10/15 minute break (equivalent of a drinks break) to allow players who wish to pray, pray their prayers. Obviously not on the cricketers since they're just doing their jobs, but I disagree with those who manage cricketing logistics.

I don't think the PSL has cheerleaders anyway. I agree with you though, I think the cheerleaders are an American concept and seeing them in cricket is just cringe.

But not sure how practical your second suggestion is. Because the very objective of sport is that it should be gripping and fast paced. The main criticism of cricket is that it's slow paced and not entertaining enough. A 15 minute break in the middle of an innings will just break the momentum of an innings for both the players and the audience. Imagine a 15 minute break in a football match that's not at half time, that wouldn't work. I suppose from a religious pov, maybe the PCB could introduce such breaks in the PSL. But hard to see it happening in international cricket.

 

[OmarKhan99]

I don't think the PSL has cheerleaders anyway. I agree with you though, I think the cheerleaders are an American concept and seeing them in cricket is just cringe.

They did. I'm pretty sure Danny Morrison was the commentator who used to dance amongst them too.

But not sure how practical your second suggestion is. Because the very objective of sport is that it should be gripping and fast paced. The main criticism of cricket is that it's slow paced and not entertaining enough. A 15 minute break in the middle of an innings will just break the momentum of an innings for both the players and the audience. Imagine a 15 minute break in a football match that's not at half time, that wouldn't work. I suppose from a religious pov, maybe the PCB could introduce such breaks in the PSL. But hard to see it happening in international cricket.

With football you have an interval after 45 minutes of play, and another break after a further 45 mins. You even have intervals in the ET, and before penalties, etc. Essentially, players who wish to pray can usually pray during any of those intervals. For cricket, you can often go into cont. passages of play of 2.5/3 hours, with just a short drinks break every hour, and hence those who wish to pray on time, can not. They could easily just extend those 5-minute drinks breaks into a 10 minute one during those particular hours that coincide with prayer timings, so that the players don't necessarily have to choose between/compromise on either getting hydrated or praying when they want to.

Obviously the players will have their concessions, since they're just doing their job and its natural to choose to be hydrated, but I fundamentally disagree with those that handle cricketing logistics. Don't think the general population's 'entertainment' could be or should be prioritized above religious/cultural/personal obligations of an individual.

On it being feasible for Intl matches, it depends on how PCB raise the case. If they properly present their case, I'm sure sensible people would be willing to hear. Like the fact they introduce extra drink breaks when the heat soars above 40 or so.

 

[street cricketer]

Don't think the general population's 'entertainment' could be or should be prioritized above religious/cultural/personal obligations of an individual.

Well here's the thing. Religion is a deeply personal affair and so the religious rights of every individual must be respected. But what you're saying turns religion from a personal affair into a public affair.

It's one thing to be respectful of the religious norms of your employees by including separate prayer spaces for those who wish to pray in their office premises. A caring employer will give concessions in work timings for those individuals who wish to pray during particular periods. But it's a totally different matter when you ask the entire team at office to stop work so that separate individuals can heed to their religious duties. When that happens, religion stops being a personal affair and becomes a public affair.

In that case, what stops players from other religions from making specific religious requests that interfere with the game. Like I said, this could happen in matches organised by the PCB like the PSL, or even in international matches happening in muslim countries (I think something similar already happens in games in the UAE). But I doubt that this will become an ICC rule for games happening in every country.

 

[cric_4life]

Pakistan Sports Authority should fine these TV show producers. Once they do it no one else will come up with this stupidity.

 

[OmarKhan99]

Well here's the thing. Religion is a deeply personal affair and so the religious rights of every individual must be respected. But what you're saying turns religion from a personal affair into a public affair.

It's one thing to be respectful of the religious norms of your employees by including separate prayer spaces for those who wish to pray in their office premises. A caring employer will give concessions in work timings for those individuals who wish to pray during particular periods. But it's a totally different matter when you ask the entire team at office to stop work so that separate individuals can heed to their religious duties. When that happens, religion stops being a personal affair and becomes a public affair.

In that case, what stops players from other religions from making specific religious requests that interfere with the game. Like I said, this could happen in matches organised by the PCB like the PSL, or even in international matches happening in muslim countries (I think something similar already happens in games in the UAE). But I doubt that this will become an ICC rule for games happening in every country.

That right there is a floodgates argument. That if you allow a certain thing, you would have to allow everything by that certain rule. By that principle you could say that why shouldn't we ask Australia/South Africa to start the test on Christmas rather than on the day after (boxing day) or why should Pakistan be allowed an extended lunch breaks on Friday, since if we allow for any sort of cultural/religious considerations in cricket, you'd have to account for all considerations. It's not very sensible, since Christmas or Friday prayer is a mainstream concept, not some obscure/esoteric holiday. Similarly, prayers are a very integral part of the Muslim identity, one of the five things that decide if you are of that Faith. And I'm not sure how by just adding 5 minutes onto 2 of the 7/8 drinks breaks you will somehow stop the entire office. Don't think it takes that much effort, does it?

Also, if there are any other obvious religious/cultural/personal obligations that are genuinely not considered by cricketing logistics, then people should def be vocal about it rather than accept the status quo.

Having said that, I will reiterate, that I am not looking to convince on this thread. Perhaps, there is a more appropriate thread, but not this one which relates to Nida Dar/Razzaq. You were curious of my opinion, and I gave you mine. I see what you mean, but we'll have to agree to disagree on this one.

 

[Ryw]

Branding female cricketers as men and they wouldn't get married is light chit-chat? Commenting on someone's appearance is a joke for you? As far as I know a joke is something where we laugh with people not on people.

If I recollect correctly even the french made some cartoons in a light-hearted manner but it wasn't taken lightly. Something you dont find offensive may be offensive to someone else. There is no question of feminism or liberals here. Its more about respecting the other person the same way you would like to be respected. With the fragile egos of many of the Pak cricketers I am sure Razzaq would never take it if another cricketer made a joke on him.

You need to listen more pakistani comedy shows, legend Aman ullah Zafri khan Moin Akhtar Umar sharif etc, it was a chit chat show and its norm in society to joke around and live happy life. Western life is full of depression because they take everything literally everything as an offence. Pakistan is different from Western culture and what Razzaq said was a light hearted chat, it was not like he was harassing her. Only feminists and liberals are sharing this video on twitter and other social media sites to their own agenda

 

[MenInG]

KARACHI: The Pakistan Electr*o*nic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) has imposed a fine of Rs200,000 on TV channel Neo News for airing “insensitive, demeaning, derogatory and hateful” remarks by cricketer Abdul Razzaq and others against Pakistan women’s cricket team player Nida Dar during its programme ‘G Sarkar with Nauman Ijaz’.

In a video clip from the programme broadcast on June 6, Razzaq was commenting on Dar’s appearance, strongly implying that the latter looked more like a man than a woman. The clip had caught the attention and ire of social media, according to Dawn.com.

Subsequently, renowned tennis player Aisamul Haq Qureshi had filed a complaint with Pemra’s Council of Complaints through Barrister Khadija Siddiqi, seeking action against Neo News.

According to the Pemra order, the complaint stated that the female host on the show also “degrades and shames the career adopted by female cricketers, expressly stating that female cricketers mostly leave cricket when they get married”.


The Council of Complaints observed that the comment on women leaving cricket after marriage was a “generalisation” that “leads to blatant discrimination against female gender”. Referring to the comments made by Razzaq, the council said the cricketer was “implying a presupposed notion that cricket is a sport only meant for boys who define the masculine nature of the sport”.

The order also made a reference to the female host asking Nida Dar whether a cricket player could sport long hair. “The female host is insinuating that short hair is too masculine and that women cricketers are somewhat an anomaly,” it said.

Referring to another comment by host and actor by Nauman Ijaz who asked why athletes didn’t play the sport donning a three-piece suit, the council termed the remark “very problematic, deep rooted [in] misogyny and prejudice and contempt”.

“This attitude demonstrates how widely accepted the belief is that men are more entitled to behave misogynistically than women are entitled not to be treated hatefully,” it said, adding that women deserved to be treated with respect and attacks motivated by gender were to be taken seriously.

The respondent’s counsel, Amina Ali, maintained that the remarks made during the show were “general in nature” and had been “misconstrued” by the petitioner to malign the reputation of the channel in question.

The respondent further submitted that the programme was “comic in nature” and “it is vital to understand that standard of humour or comedy includes more than often puns, playing on words and witty quips”.

Amina Ali said that hosts on the show were in “awe and admiration” of Nida Dar and were seen “encouraging and supporting her”. She maintained that comments of the host(s) were taken out of context, misrepresented and misconstrued.

The council, however, concluded that the comments made against Nida Dar were “insensitive, demeaning, derogatory and hateful”, and in violation of Pemra laws. It recommended that a fine of Rs500,000 be imposed on Neo News and the channel be directed to issue an unconditional apology to the complainant and women as a whole and refrain from giving airtime to guest speakers with a history of making insensitive remarks towards women. It also called for directing all satellite channels to be “careful while airing content regarding women”.

Pemra approved all the recommendations, except the fine amount of Rs500,000, and instead imposed a fine of Rs200,000 on Neo News.

Published in Dawn, September 25th, 2021

 

[Oligochaetes]

a fine of Rs200,000

That doesnt seem like much..

 

[Zaz]

Well done These kind of sexist comments are totally inappropriate and need to be condoned

Razzak having been a successful intnl cricketer should know a lot better

 

[PakEngFan]

And why is this clown part of our coaching team.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

From what I've seen on TV, Razzaq comes across as a rotten human being. Besides these abhorrent comments he also once openly admitted to cheating on his wife multiple times. Its a travesty that a guy like him is coaching our domestic and international team players.

 

[Zaz]

And why is this clown part of our coaching team.

In a western cricket playing country hed have been sacked for these comments

 

[Snowflake]

KARACHI: The Pakistan Electr*o*nic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) has imposed a fine of Rs200,000 on TV channel Neo News for airing “insensitive, demeaning, derogatory and hateful” remarks by cricketer Abdul Razzaq and others against Pakistan women’s cricket team player Nida Dar during its programme ‘G Sarkar with Nauman Ijaz’.

In a video clip from the programme broadcast on June 6, Razzaq was commenting on Dar’s appearance, strongly implying that the latter looked more like a man than a woman. The clip had caught the attention and ire of social media, according to Dawn.com.

Subsequently, renowned tennis player Aisamul Haq Qureshi had filed a complaint with Pemra’s Council of Complaints through Barrister Khadija Siddiqi, seeking action against Neo News.

According to the Pemra order, the complaint stated that the female host on the show also “degrades and shames the career adopted by female cricketers, expressly stating that female cricketers mostly leave cricket when they get married”.


The Council of Complaints observed that the comment on women leaving cricket after marriage was a “generalisation” that “leads to blatant discrimination against female gender”. Referring to the comments made by Razzaq, the council said the cricketer was “implying a presupposed notion that cricket is a sport only meant for boys who define the masculine nature of the sport”.

The order also made a reference to the female host asking Nida Dar whether a cricket player could sport long hair. “The female host is insinuating that short hair is too masculine and that women cricketers are somewhat an anomaly,” it said.

Referring to another comment by host and actor by Nauman Ijaz who asked why athletes didn’t play the sport donning a three-piece suit, the council termed the remark “very problematic, deep rooted [in] misogyny and prejudice and contempt”.

“This attitude demonstrates how widely accepted the belief is that men are more entitled to behave misogynistically than women are entitled not to be treated hatefully,” it said, adding that women deserved to be treated with respect and attacks motivated by gender were to be taken seriously.

The respondent’s counsel, Amina Ali, maintained that the remarks made during the show were “general in nature” and had been “misconstrued” by the petitioner to malign the reputation of the channel in question.

The respondent further submitted that the programme was “comic in nature” and “it is vital to understand that standard of humour or comedy includes more than often puns, playing on words and witty quips”.

Amina Ali said that hosts on the show were in “awe and admiration” of Nida Dar and were seen “encouraging and supporting her”. She maintained that comments of the host(s) were taken out of context, misrepresented and misconstrued.

The council, however, concluded that the comments made against Nida Dar were “insensitive, demeaning, derogatory and hateful”, and in violation of Pemra laws. It recommended that a fine of Rs500,000 be imposed on Neo News and the channel be directed to issue an unconditional apology to the complainant and women as a whole and refrain from giving airtime to guest speakers with a history of making insensitive remarks towards women. It also called for directing all satellite channels to be “careful while airing content regarding women”.

Pemra approved all the recommendations, except the fine amount of Rs500,000, and instead imposed a fine of Rs200,000 on Neo News.

Published in Dawn, September 25th, 2021

Kudos to Aisam ul Haq for making sure at least someone faces the repercussions of disrespecting a person based on their gender!

Would've been better if Razzaq was also fined! A jaahil of the highest order!

 

[Savak]

Razzaq probably feeling logoan ko mazzaq lena nahin aata

 

[MenInG]

Keep discussion related to the topic and not generic views on women etc

 

[Junaids]

It's always unfortunate when semi-educated men with primitive, misogynistic beliefs and opinions like Abdul Razzaq or Shahid Afridi get afforded a platform to showcase their own ignorance and inadequacy.

And don't forget, in the last three years we have seen both Shaheen Shah Afridi and Shadab Khan - two of my favourite players - humiliate themselves and the country they represent with their pathetic behaviour towards women.

It's high time that the PCB took some responsibility. They need to actually start to educate the players who wear the national team shirt about appropriate behaviour towards women. I would suggest that any of you wanting a giggle tune into the BBC comedy "The First Team" season 1 episode 3 - "Octopus Situation".

It looks at how a Premiership football team tries to educate its players about appropriate behaviour with and towards women in the "Me Too" era.

It's much funnier than "Ted Lasso" - although without the pathos and depth - and it really showcases what the PCB is failing to do.

 

[MenInG]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1477648418935820301

 

[MenInG]

Well she has done us all proud today!

Nida Dar in the Asia Cup game against India

Player of the Match: 56*(37) and 2/23

 

[sweep_shot]

Well done, Nida Dar.

 

[TheSultan]

The elephant in the room is that women trying to dress and look like men is frowned upon in our culture. She should know this too. This is where Razzi was probably joking about it. Looked like she took the humour quite well.

It’s fine, it’s cultural, if he said this 20 years ago no one would have a problem.

People need to stop being so sensitive. Can’t judge by other country’s standards.

 

[MenInG]

The elephant in the room is that women trying to dress and look like men is frowned upon in our culture. She should know this too. This is where Razzi was probably joking about it. Looked like she took the humour quite well.

It’s fine, it’s cultural, if he said this 20 years ago no one would have a problem.

People need to stop being so sensitive. Can’t judge by other country’s standards.

Take a few deep breaths and thank her for her performance today and only that. Then worry about what she looks like, or not.

 

[TheSultan]

Take a few deep breaths and thank her for her performance today and only that. Then worry about what she looks like, or not.

I don’t really follow women’s cricket so not sure what she did but if she did well then well done.

 

[Suleiman]

Afridi said something similar as well when asked about the women’s cricket team: “Our women are great cooks, they should stay at home. Next question” (translating)

If this is how our country’s role models are for young men, no wonder there’s injustices being done to women in our country. Even some so called educated posters are agreeing with the disrespect. Sad to see.

 

[KingKhanWC]

It seemed like they were having a good joke, not being serious but the woke brainwashed people cant understand jokes.

If said in a serious manner, its a different issue.

 

[Zaz]

The problem is most of these cricketers are uneducated boys from village

You cant really change their mentality because it becomes ingrained in them afyer their first 15 yrs of their life

 

[gazza619]

Razzaq probably feeling logoan ko mazzaq lena nahin aata

He can do all mazaaq with women of his own family.

When these guys speak in media they need to censor their corrupt mindset.

 

[gazza619]

The problem is most of these cricketers are uneducated boys from village

You cant really change their mentality because it becomes ingrained in them afyer their first 15 yrs of their life

Don’t think this has anything to do with education.

Have seen many educated jahils in our society. It is more to do with upbringing, basically what you see at home.

 

[MenInG]

 

[MenInG]

A half-century from Nida Dar has been rewarded in the latest update of the MRF Tyres ICC Rankings, with the Pakistan stalwart moving up in the ODI all-rounder rankings despite a defeat to Australia.

MRF Tyres ICC Women's ODI Player Rankings
Making a dogged 58 (88) in a Pakistan rebuild at Allan Border Field on Monday, Dar climbed to No.9, with a highest career rating of 225.

Dar's efforts may not have been enough in the first ODI to overcome the hosts, who cruised to an eight-wicket win in Brisbane, but the 36-year-old showed why she remains as the only Pakistan women's player to sit in a top-ten spot across the three ODI ranking classifications.

For the Aussies meanwhile, Ellyse Perry has momentarily lost her No.1 crown in the ODI all-rounder stakes, but will likely return to the top after the second and third ODIs against Pakistan in the coming week.

Perry bowled just three overs and had little opportunity at the crease, facing just two deliveries to finish 2* as Phoebe Litchfield hit the winning runs in a knock of 78* (92).

Young-gun Litchfield enters the batting rankings at 107th, with compatriot Alyssa Healy (777) holding top spot in spite of a calf injury keeping her out of the ongoing series. South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt (732) and Nat Sciver (731) move to second and third respectively, as Beth Mooney's early dismissal on Monday brought her down two spots (730).

On the bowling side there was little movement to the rankings top-ten, with Megan Schutt's slide down to fourth (712) the only change. Diana Baig's 1/21 resulted in a four-spot move up to 24th (489), with Fatima Sana moving seven places to 32nd.

ICC

 

[Major]

She has been named part of the team of the year. Good for her

 

[Major]

The elephant in the room is that women trying to dress and look like men is frowned upon in our culture. She should know this too. This is where Razzi was probably joking about it. Looked like she took the humour quite well.

It’s fine, it’s cultural, if he said this 20 years ago no one would have a problem.

People need to stop being so sensitive. Can’t judge by other country’s standards.

What is women dressing? What is men dressing?

You do know that the difference between a womens shalwar kameez and mens shalwaar kameez is only the print.

How should women dress in sports? By wearing a skirt?

If racism was justified 50 years ago, does that mean you should be racially treated today? Would that be a justification?

 

[MenInG]

She has been named part of the team of the year. Good for her

 

[MenInG]

 

[MenInG]

 

[dravidthewall]

This is some achievement .well done nida dar

 

[MenInG]

Chairman of PCB Management Committee Mr Najam Sethi presents the ICC T20I team of the year cap to Nida Dar

 

[daytrader]

We have inspired people to change their mindset about women's cricket, says Pakistan captain Nida Dar
The all-rounder says the 2010 Asian Games gold medal was the turning point for women's cricket in Pakistan

From playing street cricket in Pakistan to bringing about a revolution in the women’s sport in her country, Nida Dar's is a story that stirs the soul.

It's a story that narrates the triumph of the human spirit — a girl who fought the prejudices of a society to become a role model for the young generation that now wants to break the glass ceiling.

As a child, Dar was forced to overcame myriad obstacles just to embrace the simple joy of playing cricket with her friends in the neighbourhood.

Eventually, she went on to play on the world stage and also became the first Pakistani bowler to take 100 wickets in women’s T20 internationals.

Remarkably, this 36-year-old all-rounder had no idea that her country even had a women’s cricket team when she first started playing the sport for fun.

“When I look back now, it fills me with happiness and pride because when I first started to play, I just played the game for fun,” Dar told the Khaleej Times while attending a session with aspiring cricketers of Mentors Academy at the GEMS Modern Academy in Dubai.

“When I was small, I just wanted to go out there and enjoy the game. I did not even know that Pakistan had a women's cricket team.

"For me it was all about playing cricket for fun. I just wanted to play and play every day. I was in love with cricket.”

Rashid Hassan, Dar’s father, was the reason she fell in love with cricket.

“My father was a cricketer, he played first class cricket in Pakistan, so I was inspired by him to play cricket,” Dar said.

But Dar soon realised that for most girls in Pakistan at that time, it's one thing to love cricket, and quite another to play it.

"For a girl those days, it was not easy to play cricket in the locality. There were so many challenges," she recalled.

“My father was supportive, but not my brother. He was not mentally ready to see his sister play cricket even though he was good at sports himself. Sports for him was not for girls!”

...
https://www.khaleejtimes.com/sports...ndset-about-womens-cricket-says-pakistan-capt

 

[FearlessRoar]

Pakistan skipper Nida Dar has been rewarded for her Player of the Match performance during the opening match of her side's ODI series against Bangladesh by making giant inroads on the latest MRF Tyres ICC Women's Player Rankings.

Dar claimed impressive figures of 3/10 during the match and also chipped in with a valuable innings of 35 as Pakistan claimed an excellent five-wicket triumph over their Asian rivals in Mirpur to start the series.

As a result, Dar improved one place to 31st on the list for ODI batters, jumped three spots to 17th for ODI bowlers and shot up two places to eighth overall for ODI all-rounders.

Dar wasn't the only Pakistan player to be rewarded for the victory, with teammate Sadia Iqbal (up 11 spots to equal 44th for ODI bowlers) making an eye-catching move as she claimed the superb figures of 4/13 during the contest.

Source: ICC

 

[Cricket Warrior]

Nida Dar is now the joint top wicket taker along with her Australian counterpart M. Schutt in women's T20I with 130 wickets.

 

[Cricket Warrior]

Nida Dar is only the 2nd Asian player in the top 10 rankings of ODI all-rounders.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Pakistani women cricketer Nida Dar made history by becoming the second bowler from her country to claim 100 wickets in ODIs. It took her 108 matches to reach this impressive milestone, which she accomplished during the second ODI against the West Indies Women in Karachi. Prior to Dar, former captain Sana Mir had achieved this feat.

 

[FearlessRoar]

In the 2nd ODI between Pakistan Women and West Indies Women in Karachi, Nida Dar's impressive performance of 4 wickets for 52 runs in 9 overs stood out. Her exceptional bowling highlighted her leadership as the team's skipper.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Can she break the record of Sana Mir?

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Another milestone for Nida Dar

https://twitter.com/x/status/1791541346970284340

 

[FearlessRoar]

Pakistan captain Nida dar is presented with a signed jersey by head coach Muhammad Wasim as she makes her 150th T20I appearance today.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Third Pakistan batter to score 2000 WT20I runs

 

[FearlessRoar]

Lady Boom Boom

 

[Ball Blazer]

Nida Dar takes an indefinite break from cricket

On her Instagram, she wrote:

"After careful consideration, I have decided to take a temporary break from cricket to prioritize my mental health and well-being. Recent personal and professional challenges have taken a toll on my mental health, and I need to take some time to focus on myself,"

I appreciate your understanding and respect for my privacy during this time. I am grateful for the support of my loved ones and look forward to returning to the Cricket Field when I am ready."

 

[Major]

Seems like fatima sanas success may have rubbed some people off..
Pathetic

 

[sweep_shot]

Nida Dar takes an indefinite break from cricket

On her Instagram, she wrote:

"After careful consideration, I have decided to take a temporary break from cricket to prioritize my mental health and well-being. Recent personal and professional challenges have taken a toll on my mental health, and I need to take some time to focus on myself,"

I appreciate your understanding and respect for my privacy during this time. I am grateful for the support of my loved ones and look forward to returning to the Cricket Field when I am ready."

Sorry to know.

May she recover soon.

 

[BouncerGuy]

Nida Dar takes an indefinite break from cricket

On her Instagram, she wrote:

"After careful consideration, I have decided to take a temporary break from cricket to prioritize my mental health and well-being. Recent personal and professional challenges have taken a toll on my mental health, and I need to take some time to focus on myself,"

I appreciate your understanding and respect for my privacy during this time. I am grateful for the support of my loved ones and look forward to returning to the Cricket Field when I am ready."

Nida Dar, Pakistan’s veteran all-rounder, was not selected for the recent ODI World Cup Qualifiers (which Pakistan won) or the upcoming T20I series in Ireland and the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup. The management no longer considers her part of their immediate plans, prioritizing younger players.

Dar’s exclusion stems from declining fitness (failing a recent test) and inconsistent performance. Her batting strike rate and bowling averages have dipped since 2023, with no T20I scores above 30 in her last 24 innings.

While Dar hasn’t officially retired, her return seems uncertain. The decision to exclude her was reportedly made public without prior PCB consultation, leaving her future ambiguous.

While Dar's recent performances have been under scrutiny, her legacy remains unparalleled. She is Pakistan's all-time leading wicket-taker in women's T20Is (144) and the second-highest in ODIs (108). Known for her contributions since debuting in 2010, she is celebrated as Pakistan's greatest women’s all-rounder.