PBCC Shortlisted 20 Women Blind Cricketers for The 1st Edition of Women’s T-20 Blind Cricket World Cup 2025

The Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) is proud to unveil the 20-member shortlist for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2025 for Women with Visual Impairment, set to take place in Nepal and India. This marks a historic milestone in the development of inclusive sports and highlights the rising participation of women in blind cricket.
The final 16-player squad will be officially announced on October 15, 2025.
This groundbreaking announcement reflects PBCC’s unwavering commitment to gender equity and the creation of competitive opportunities for female athletes with visual impairments. The shortlisted players represent a balanced selection from all three visual impairment categories:
7 Players in B1 Category (Totally Blind)
Bushra Zahoor (Gujranwala)
Bisma Hussain (Lahore)
Shumaila Kiran (Sawabi)
Esha Faisal (Karachi)
Rimsha Shabbir (Islamabad)
Qandeel Fatima (Rawalpindi)
Sumera Malik (Rawalpindi)
7 Players in B2 Category (Partially Blind)
Nimra Rafique (Rawalpindi)
Nusrat Batool (Sargoda)
Eman Arshad (Islamabad)
Meerab Ashraf (Lahore)
Hooria Malik (Kashmir)
Sadia Khalid (Gujranwala)
Rabia Javed Hashmi (Hafizabad)
6 Players in B3 Category (Partially Sighted)
Armeen Tariq (Gujrat)
Mehreen Ali (Gilgit)
Nisha Baksh (Lahore)
Noor Fatima (Shorkot)
Maryam Jahangir (Kashmir)
Maryam Khan (Karachi)
Syed Sultan Shah, Chairman of PBCC, expressed his pride in the team, stating:
“This selection represents not just the best talent from across the country, but also the spirit of resilience and empowerment. We are confident this team will compete with pride and determination on the international stage.”
The PBCC extends its heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the selected athletes as they prepare to don the national colors in this prestigious global tournament.