Islamabad, Sept. 20 -- Pakistan captain Fatima Sana hopes to bring happiness to the people of her nation with their inspirational performances. She wants her team to respect opponents, but not at the cost of their self-belief at the upcoming ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025.

Pakistan will make its sixth appearance at the ODI Women's World Cup, with 23-year-old all-rounder Fatima handed the captaincy mantle. The young captain wants Pakistan to stay united, express themselves and take on each game with belief.

"Personally, it is an honour and a humbling experience to lead Pakistan in an ODI World Cup for the first time. My aim is simple: to keep the team united, to encourage every player to express themselves, and to approach each game ...