Lahore, 27 October, 2026 (Ghufran): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday announced a 14-member squad for the ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy 2026, scheduled to be held in Ajman, United Arab Emirates, from November 12 to 25, with Muneeba Ali Siddiqui named captain and Ayesha Zafar appointed vice-captain. The squad includes Eman Naseer, Eyman Fatima, Sadaf Shamas, Saira Jabeen and Shawaal Zulfiqar as batters, while wicketkeeper-batter Gull Feroza, recently named the best wicketkeeper-batter in the National Women’s T20 Tournament, has also secured a place. Left-arm spinner Nashra Sundhu will lead the bowling attack, supported by spinners Momina Riasat, Tuba Hassan and Umm-e-Hani, while Tasmia Rubab and Waheeda Akhtar will provide pace options. Twelve players have retained their places from Pakistan’s previous assignment, while Sadaf Shamas and Waheeda Akhtar have been recalled. Regular captain Fatima Sana will miss the tournament as she is set to feature in her maiden Women’s Big Bash League season in Australia. Pakistan most recently won the bronze medal at the Asian Games in Japan. The 30-match tournament will feature 10 teams divided into two groups. Pakistan are placed in Group B alongside Bangladesh, Thailand, the Netherlands and Zimbabwe, while Group A comprises Sri Lanka, Ireland, Scotland, Papua New Guinea and hosts United Arab Emirates. Following the single-league round-robin stage, the top three teams from each group will advance to the Super Six stage, where each team will play three matches. The top two teams will qualify for the final, scheduled for November 25. Pakistan’s squad will assemble in Lahore on November 6 and attend a pre-tournament training camp on November 7, 8 and 9 before departing for the UAE. The 14-member squad comprises Muneeba Ali Siddiqui (captain and wicketkeeper), Ayesha Zafar (vice-captain), Eman Naseer, Eyman Fatima, Gull Feroza (wicketkeeper), Momina Riasat, Nashra Sundhu, Sadaf Shamas, Saira Jabeen, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Tasmia Rubab, Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani and Waheeda Akhtar.