Fatima Sana joins Canterbury for Women's Super Smash
Canterbury Magicians welcome the Pakistani bowling
allrounder for the first six rounds of the competition
Asher Butt
Pakistan's bowling allrounder, Fatima Sana, has
joined the New Zealand domestic side Canterbury for the upcoming Women's Super
Smash. Set to be part of the team for the first six rounds of the competition,
Sana's entry adds international experience and skill to Canterbury's squad.
Expressing her enthusiasm for the opportunity, Sana stated,
"Joining the Canterbury Magicians is a fantastic opportunity, and I am
eager to contribute my best to the team's success. The Super Smash is known for
its competitive nature, and I am looking forward to the challenges while
learning from and sharing my experiences with my new teammates."
Fatima Sana, 22, was already in New Zealand, having played
in all three T20Is and ODIs against the host country. Notably, she played a
crucial role in Pakistan's T20I series win, securing an unassailable 2-0 lead
with her impressive performances in the first two matches, where she took 3
wickets in each game. Sana's efforts earned her the Player of the Series title.
Canterbury's head coach, Rhys Morgan, expressed delight in
welcoming Sana to the team, emphasizing her international experience and record
as valuable additions to the squad. He believes her presence will enhance the
team's performance and contribute to the overall excitement of this year's
Super Smash.
This isn't Sana's first stint in foreign T20 leagues, as she
had previously represented Barbados Royals in the Women's Caribbean Premier
League (CPL) in the West Indies, where she showcased her skills by picking up
three wickets in two matches.
The trend of international players joining Super Smash teams
continues, with Sri Lankan batter Chamari Athapaththu recently signing up for
Northern Brave. Athapaththu is expected to be available for selection in the game
against Wellington on January 2.
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