Tuba Hassan awarded maiden central contract from PCB

The young leg-spinner Tuba Hassan has earned her first-ever contract from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) following her impressive performances in her debut international series against Sri Lanka. 

Hassan scalped five wickets in three appearances at an economy of 3.66, and was one of the key forces behind the team completing the 3-match T20I series whitewash. 

The 21-year-old was also adjudged as ICC Player of the Month for May 2022. 

Hassan expressed her excitement after receiving the contract, and hopes to maintain the same form for the Pakistan team in the near future. 

“I am absolutely thrilled and excited at being given the prestigious central contract for the first time. Hard work has slowly started to pay off, but this is just the beginning. My focus remains on producing strong performances and contributing in my team’s success, rest I am sure will take care of itself as we have seen in this case."

Gul Feroza and Sadaf Shamas are the other two players, who have received their maiden contract. Feroza has featured in two international matches, while Shamas is yet to make a debut for the Pakistan team. 

Ghulam Fatima, Iram Javed and Sidra Amin are the three players, who have regained their central contract. 

A total of eight players have been promoted due to their strong performances in the recent series/tournaments. 

Aliya Riaz and Nida Dar got promoted to Category A, while the likes of Bismah Maroof. Anam Amin, Fatima Sana, Nashra Sandhu and Omaima Sohail find themselves upgraded to Category B. On the other hand, Muneeba Ali and Ayesha Naseem got elevated to Category C. 

The experienced campaigners, Javeria Khan and Kainat Imtiaz were demoted to Category C due to their average performances in the past year. 

"Eight players receiving enhanced contracts and three players being offered contracts for the first time is an indicator that we are heading in the right direction, though we still have a long road ahead to narrow the gap with the leading sides," said Asmavia Iqbal, Chair of Women's Selection Committee.

Women's Central Contracts 2022-23:

Category A (3) - Aliya Riaz, Bismah Maroof and Nida Dar

Category B (5)- Anam Amin, Diana Baig, Fatima Sana, Nashra Sandhu and Omaima Sohail

Category C (5) - Ayesha Naseem, Muneeba Ali, Javeria Khan, Sidra Ameen and Sidra Nawaz

Category D (7)- Ghulam Fatima, Gul Feroza, Iram Javed, Kainat Imtiaz, Sadia Iqbal, Sadaf Shamas and Tuba Hassan