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Nida Dar named in the ICC T20I team of the year

Nida Dar has been named as the only Pakistani player in either ODI or T20I teams named by the ICC for the year 2019.

Pakistan women's cricket team all-rounder Nida Dar has been named by the International Cricket Council (ICC) in its T20I team of the year 2019.

The announcement was made by the International Cricket Council.

 Nida Dar is the only Pakistani player to be inducted in either ODI or T20I teams named by the ICC for the year 2019.

She played nine T20Is and scored 272 runs at an average of 34.00 and claimed eight wickets at an average of 29.12 in the outgoing calendar year. 

Her compatriot and Captain of Pakistan women's team, Bismah Maroof, who scored 433 T20I runs at an average of 48.11 in 2019 was not picked in the team of the year.

In a statement Nida Dar said: “It's always good for a player to get recognition like this. I hope that this achievement also motivates other players to do well. I also want to thank my teammates, coaches, captains and PCB for supporting me throughout my career."

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