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Former Pakistani Skipper Leaves Cricket To Prioritise Mental Health

Former Pakistani Skipper Leaves Cricket To Prioritise Mental Health: Former Pakistan women’s cricket captain Nida Dar has taken a break from all cricket to focus on her mental health. She is the first Pakistani player to do this openly. Nida said personal and professional struggles have affected her well-being, leading to her decision.

Former Pakistani Skipper Leaves Cricket

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The former captain has asked for privacy while she focuses on her health.

Announcing her decision on Instagram, Nida Dar posted, “After careful consideration, I have decided to take a temporary break from cricket to prioritize my mental health and well-being. Recent personal and professional challenges have taken a toll on my mental health, and I need to take some time to focus on myself.”

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“I appreciate your understanding and respect for my privacy during this time. I am grateful for the support of my loved ones and look forward to returning to the cricket field when I am ready.”

Nida Dar’s announcement came during a crucial

Dar decided to take a break from cricket at a time when the women’s team is celebrating a big achievement. They won five matches in a row in the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier and earned a spot in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025.

A 38-year-old Pakistani all-rounder has retired after playing 112 ODIs and 160 T20Is, becoming the country’s most capped T20I player and first to take 100 T20I wickets.

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PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi said the women’s team won’t go to India for the 2025 World Cup unless a hybrid model is used. This comes after a deadly terror attack in Kashmir. Reports of BCCI asking ICC to avoid India-Pakistan matches were denied by a BCCI official.

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