Muneeba Ali named Pakistan women's T20I captain for Sri Lanka series

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Pakistan have named Muneeba Ali as captain for their upcoming T20I series against Sri Lanka, stepping in for the absent regular skipper Sana Mir. The selectors have made significant changes to the squad, dropping Riaz, Javed, and Baig from the previous setup. Eight new players have been called up, giving the squad a fresh look ahead of the series. The tour represents an opportunity for the new faces to stake their claim in Pakistan women's cricket.

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