Sana Mir
Role: Former Captain, Right-arm Off-Spinner
Born: 5 January 1986 – Abbottabad, Pakistan
Career Highlights
Former captain of the Pakistan women’s national cricket team (2009–2017).
First Pakistani woman to take 100 ODI wickets.
First Pakistani woman inducted into the International Cricket Council Hall of Fame (2023).
First Asian woman to top the ICC ODI bowling rankings (2018).
Major Achievements
Led Pakistan to two Asian Games gold medals (2010 Guangzhou & 2014 Incheon).
Played over 100 ODIs and 100 T20Is.
Known for promoting mental health awareness and women empowerment in sports.
Legacy
Sana Mir is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of modern women’s cricket in Pakistan and a role model for aspiring female athletes.