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Fatima to be first Pakistani woman to play in Hundred

Fatima to be first Pakistani woman to play in Hundred
BBC Sport Thursday 18 June 2026, 14:54 UTC 1 min read
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Fatima Sana will become the first Pakistani woman to play in The Hundred after being selected by Birmingham Phoenix as a wildcard pick.

Fatima Sana will become the first Pakistani woman to play in The Hundred after being selected by Birmingham Phoenix as a wildcard pick.
Fatima (PERSON) Pakistani (ORG) Fatima Sana (PERSON) Birmingham (LOCATION) Phoenix (LOCATION)
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