Pakistani cricketer
Javeria Khan (Urdu: جویریہ خان) (born 14 May 1988) is a former Pakistani cricketer who played as an all-rounder, batting right-handed and bowling right-arm off break. She played international cricket for Pakistan from 2008 and announced her retirement in 2024.[1] She has also played domestic cricket for Karachi and Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited.[2] On 21 March 2024, she announced her retirement from international cricket.[3][4]
International career
Javeria made her one-day debut against Sri Lanka on 6 May 2008. In October 2018, she was named in Pakistan's squad for the 2018 ICC Women's World Twenty20 tournament in the West Indies.[5][6] Later the same month, she was named as the captain of the side, after Bismah Maroof stepped down from the role.[7] Ahead of the tournament, she was named as one of the players to watch.[8] She was the leading run-scorer for Pakistan in the tournament, with 136 runs in four matches.[9]
In September 2010, Javeria was selected to play in the 2010 Asian Games in China.[10] In November 2019, during the series against Bangladesh, she became the third female cricketer for Pakistan to play in 100 WODIs.[11] In January 2020, she was named in Pakistan's squad for the 2020 ICC Women's T20 World Cup in Australia.[12] She was the leading run-scorer for Pakistan in the tournament, with 82 runs in four matches.[13]
In December 2020, Khan was named the captain of Pakistan's squad for their tour to South Africa,[14] after Bismah Maroof withdrew from the tour due to family reasons.[15] Later the same month, she was shortlisted as one of the Women's Cricketer of the Year for the 2020 PCB Awards.[16] In October 2021, she was named as the captain of Pakistan's team for the 2021 Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier tournament in Zimbabwe.[17] In January 2022, she was named in Pakistan's team for the 2022 Women's Cricket World Cup in New Zealand.[18]
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