Live Update: Fatima Sana joins the Perth Scorchers for the WBBL 2026-27. Fatima Sana will be available for the Perth Scorchers’ first eight games but could stay if she is allowed to miss a training camp in Pakistan before the West Indies tour. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah are all smiling after dismissing Pat Cummins. The three that matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah all smiles after dismissing Pat Cummins, India vs Australia, World Cup, Chennai, October 8, 2023 The smile of a champion – Mohammed Siraj picked up five wickets in ten balls, India vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup Final, Colombo, September 17, 2023 Alyssa Healy poses with the trophy after Australia won the Ashes, England vs Australia, 3rd ODI, Women Ashes, Taunton, July 18, 2023 A general view of the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Punjab Kings vs Delhi Citals, IPL 2024, Mullanpur, March 23, 2024 KL Rahul celebrates his ninth ODI century, India vs West Indies, 3rd ODI, New Chandigarh, October 3, 2026. West Indian club Shai Hope scores a career-best 162* against India, battling a groin problem to deepen the game and complete a record run of 352. Shai Hope celebrates consecutive centuries, India vs West Indies, 3rd ODI, New Chandigarh, October 3, 2026. Shai Hope became the first wicket-keeper to score 150 in the men’s ODIs, India vs West Indies, 3rd ODI, New Chandigarh, October 3, 2026. Shai Hope did not enter the record books with a score of 162 – his 21st. ODI century – while KL Rahul has now raised the bar for the No. 1 spot.
5 batter in men’s ODIs India said the team as a whole needs more clarity on when to attack and defend with the ball in hand. Naman Dhir took his first international wicket, India vs West Indies, 3rd ODI, New Chandigarh, October 3, 2026. Vitel Lawes likes to pick up wickets with the wrist twist of his left arm, wants to develop more and more variations and likes to keep his thoughts hidden. his West Indies vs, West Indies vs New Zealand, 1st ODI, Guyana, July 11, 2026 The two fast bowlers from Bihar, who played together for Bengal and had similar career trajectories, came together again irresistibly in the Irani Cup. Akash Deep and Mukesh Kumar took four wickets each, Bengal v Jammu and Kashmir, Vijay Hazare Trophy, Rajkot, December 31, 2025 Seven In a manic hour after lunch, wickets fell as Rest of India registered a 167-run victory over Jammu and Kashmir in Srinagar. Bols Mukesh Kumar in the Duleep Trophy, East Zone vs South Zone, Duleep Trophy Final, Day 4, Chennai, September 9, 2026. The Karnataka batter lost 50 runs for less than 1000 runs in the last season of the Ranji Trophy. This time he wants to reach that mark and go beyond it. R Smaran is unbeaten with 126 off 131 balls for Rest of India, Jammu and Kashmir vs Rest of India, Irani Cup, Day 3, Srinagar, October 3, 2026. Asian Games – India vs Pakistan – Shreyas Iyer ‘delighted’ after ‘collective performance and overall win’ against Pakistan ‘We didn’t complain [about the rain], we didn’t complain’ Give reasons [excuses], so That was the sign of a champion team,’ says Shreyas Iyer on Indian team’s attitude at Asian Games Tilak Varma and Shreyas Iyer discover the taste of gold, India vs Pakistan, Men’s Asian Games Final, Nisshin, 3 October 2026. Indian players celebrate their gold medal with a win at the stadium, India vs Pakistan, men’s Asian Games final, Nisshin, October 3, 2026. 2026 Bangladesh struggled with the bat after Tharindu Ratnayake 65 in 32 balls remaining smashed Sri Lanka to a solid 165 for 9. Sri Lankans celebrate after winning the bronze medal, Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, men’s competition at the Asian Games, 3rd place playoff, Nisshin, October 3, 2026 After playing his final Test of 2023, he is aiming for a place in the SA team for the next three Test series against Australia at home Anrich Nortje and his hair fades, South Africa vs West Indies, 1st Test, Centurion, Day 2, March 1, 2023 Seems certain to retain his number one spot. 3 for the opening Test against South Africa in Durban next week Amid pace and firepower, South Africa could need their skill, control and experience to make a difference against Australia. Seven wickets fell in a manic hour after the lunch break as Rest of India cruised to a 167-run victory over Jammu and Kashmir in Srinagar. 2026 He seems certain to keep his spot at No.
3 for the opening Test against South Africa in Durban next week. The two fast bowlers from Bihar, who played together for Bengal and had similar career trajectories, came together irresistibly again in the Irani Cup. Akash Deep and Mukesh Kumar took four wickets each, Bengal vs Jammu and Kashmir, Vijay Hazare Trophy, Rajkot, December 31, 2025. Indian players celebrate their gold medal with a win at the stadium, India vs Pakistan, Asian Games Men’s Competition Final, Nisshin, October 3, 2026 West Indies club Shai Hope scores a career-best 162* against India, battling a groin problem to deepen the game and to complete a record streak of 352. Women’s Hundred, Southampton, July 30, 2026 Perth Scorchers have signed Pakistan ctain Fatima Sana for the next edition of the WBBL, which begins on October 29. This will be Sana’s first pearance in the WBBL and she will be available for the Scorchers for the first eight games. is aware her stay in the tournament will be extended if she is allowed to skip a training camp ahead of Pakistan’s tour of the West Indies.
Although CWI has not yet officially announced the tour dates, they are expected to begin in the second week of December. “I watched the WBBL from Pakistan and always wondered what it would be like to be part of this great competition,” Sana said in a Scorchers statement. “To now wear the Scorchers colors, represent such a great club and pear in front of the members and fans at the WACA ground while being cheered on by the people at home is very special.
It really is a dream come true.” Sana is only the second Pakistani player to play in the WBBL after Nida Dar, who played 11 games for the Sydney Thunders in the 2019 edition. This will be Sana’s second pearance in the foreign T20 league in 2026. She became the first woman from her country to play in The Hundred earlier this year when she was selected by Birmingham Phoenix in the wildcard draft for the minimum salary of £15,000 to replace Australia’s Lucy Hamilton.
Sana has already played in the Women’s CPL and New Zealand Women’s Super Smash in 2022 and 2023. At the age of 24, Sana has become one of Pakistan’s most successful cricketers – no one has taken more wickets or scored more runs than her this year: she has 31 wickets in 20 innings at an economy of 7.35 and has batted 540 runs at a strike rate of 149.58. Sana has led Pakistan since the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup.
She had the most wickets for a fast bowler in this year’s Women’s T20 World Cup with 11 at an economy of 6.95. Overall, she was the second highest wicket-taker alongside Sophie Molineux, with N Shree Charani leading the way with 14. The Scorchers begin this year’s WBBL season with a home game against the Melbourne Renegades at the WACA.
Fatima Sana will be available for the Perth Scorchers’ first eight games but could stay if she misses a training camp in Pakistan before the West Indies tour. Fatima Sana relaxes during a warm-up session, Southern Brave v Birmingham Phoenix, Women’s Hundred, Southampton, July 30, 2026. Fatima Sana will be available for the Perth Scorchers’ first eight games but could stay if she is allowed to miss a training camp in Pakistan before the tour. West Indies’ Fatima Sana will be available for the Perth Scorchers’ first eight games but could stay if she is allowed to miss a training camp in Pakistan before the West Indies tour. Fatima Sana made her Hundred debut earlier this year. • The ECB, through Fatima Sana, is doing everything and Pakistan needs them to continue to do so. Ahsan Iftikhar Nagi is a cricket journalist based in Lahore
