Mir Achieves Historic ICC Hall of Fame Induction as First Pakistani Woman Cricketer

Following Sana Mir’s historic induction into the ICC Hall of Fame, Fatima Sana, the captain of Pakistan’s women’s cricket team, offered praise on Tuesday. Fatima lauded the former skipper’s significant impact on Pakistani cricket in a touching message posted on social media. She especially honored her parents for their essential role in creating the trailblazing cricketer’s path.

Mir’s induction into the esteemed ICC Hall of Fame marks a significant occasion for women’s cricket in Pakistan and the country’s sporting history, as she is the first Pakistani woman to do so.

Fatima praised the principles, fortitude, and commitment that Sana Mir had been raised with, referring to her as a source of national pride and a role model for innumerable young girls across the nation.

Fatima stated, “When parents like Sana Mir’s, who raised their daughter with dedication and strength, are behind someone, daughters become a source of pride.”
She mentioned that she is among those who have been inspired by Mir’s accomplishments and legacy.

She further stated, “I especially want to thank Uncle and Aunty. They raised a daughter who has inspired thousands of girls throughout her life.”
Fatima regards Mir as a mentor and an inspiration, and she called the former captain a ‘true icon’ of the sport.

She stated, “Sana Mir is a true role model. I, like many others, have been inspired by her resilience, leadership, and commitment to the game.”
Sana Mir, a leading figure in Pakistani women’s cricket, was formally inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame on Monday, becoming the first Pakistani woman to be honored with this distinction.