NEW DELHI: Pakistan 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, ensuring that both players received immediate medical attention.
“Despite sustaining minor injuries, both players received immediate first aid and are currently under the care of the PCB medical team,” stated the PCB.
Maroof and Fatima, who are part of the national women’s team, were gearing up for the upcoming home series against West Indies Women. The series, comprising five Twenty20 Internationals and three One-Day Internationals, is scheduled to commence on April 18 at Karachi’s National Stadium.

Both players were integral members of the team during Pakistan’s previous ODI series against New Zealand in December.
Maroof showcased her batting prowess by accumulating 89 runs in three innings, including a career-best 68. Meanwhile, Fatima emerged as the leading wicket-taker of the series, claiming six wickets across the matches.
(With inputs from IANS)