Security guard's daughter from Lodhran makes international debut in U19 Women's Asia Cup

Shehar Bano, the daughter of a hardworking security guard from Lodhran, realised her dream of representing Pakistan on the international stage. She made her debut for the U-19 women's team on Monday in a match against Nepal.

The 15-year-old's success story would not have been possible without her father's hard work. He was a dedicated security guard who supported his daughter's dream of becoming a reality.

Bano is a left-arm fast bowler who made her international debut in a match against Nepal after receiving her debut cap from head coach Mohsin Kamal. 

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لودھراں سے تعلق رکھنے والی شہر بانو ملائشیا میں جاری ویمنز انڈر 19 ٹی ٹوئنٹی ایشیا کپ میں آج پاکستان انڈر 19 کی جانب سے اپنا پہلا میچ کھیل رہی ہیں۔

پاکستان اور نیپال آج ملیشیا کے شہر کوالالمپور میں ٹی ٹوئنٹی میچ میں مدمقابل ہے۔

ہیڈ کوچ محسن کمال نے لیفٹ آرم فاسٹ باولر شہر بانو… pic.twitter.com/T3n7oWuKDH

— PCB Media (@TheRealPCBMedia) December 16, 2024

The team management and players congratulated her on beginning her international career and wished her the best of luck as she joined the squad.

Pakistan women's cricket lost their opening game to India. The Green Shirts had to face a defeat by nine wickets at the hands of their arch-rivals.

Batting first, the national team was able to score 67 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in 20 overs. India achieved the target for the loss of one wicket in 7.5 overs.

On Monday, Pakistan won the toss and decided to bat against Nepal and set a 105-run target in 20 overs.

Nepal clinched a six-wicket victory over Pakistan at the Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur to secure their spot in the Super-Four stage of the ACC U19 Women's Asia Cup.