LAHORE, 18 July 2025 – The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has responded to a recent social media post by former Pakistan captain Sana Mir, calling it “factually inaccurate” and urging her to verify information before making public comments.
The post in question raised concerns over the scheduling of the National Women’s One-Day Tournament within an already packed calendar and appeared to suggest it would coincide with the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. In a statement, a senior PCB Women’s Wing official clarified the timeline and defended the board’s approach to player welfare and tournament planning.
PCB confirms one-day tournament will start after World Cup ends
The ICC Women’s World Cup is scheduled to take place from 30 September to 2 November 2025, in India and Sri Lanka. The National Women’s One-Day Tournament will begin on 10 November 2025 in Karachi, with the support period commencing on 6 November. The PCB stated clearly that there is no scheduling conflict between the two events.
“This assertion is factually incorrect,” a PCB spokesperson said in response to Mir’s post, which questioned the timing of the domestic 50-over competition. “The World Cup will conclude well before the one-day tournament begins.”
Busy international calendar outlines PCB’s planning
From 7 July to 2 November, Pakistan’s national women’s team is engaged in a full programme of training camps, bilateral series, and the ICC Women’s World Cup. This includes:
- Training camps in Karachi and Lahore
- A T20I away series in Ireland
- A home ODI series against South Africa
- Seven league-stage World Cup matches, plus potential knockout rounds
The PCB has already begun preparations for the World Cup with a 25-day fitness and skills camp in Karachi, including several 50-over practice games. Following the T20I series in Ireland, the squad will return by 12 August to intensify ODI preparations ahead of the South Africa ODI series starting 25 August in Lahore.
Domestic and international player workload monitored
Responding to the concern that players are being overloaded, the PCB highlighted its scheduling strategy, which ensures adequate rest and preparation windows. From 25 August to 28 September, players will train and compete in:
- Three home ODIs vs South Africa
- Two warm-up matches in Colombo vs Sri Lanka and Sri Lanka ‘A’
After the World Cup, players will transition to the domestic circuit, with the PCB keen to maintain momentum while allowing recovery time before the National Women’s One-Day Tournament.
Unbeaten run and recent activity ahead of World Cup
Pakistan’s women’s team recently went undefeated during the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier hosted in Pakistan this April. In May, all national players also featured in the National Women’s T20 Tournament in Karachi—demonstrating consistent competitive exposure in the lead-up to the World Cup.
“The wellbeing of our athletes remains our priority,” a PCB official said. “Our scheduling reflects that, and we encourage public voices to engage responsibly with the facts.”
