HONG KONG’S WOMEN FLY TO PAKISTAN
The Asian Cricket Council is funding a visit by Hong Kong’s women to Pakistan to play a Women’s World Cup qualifying series in Lahore from September 17-21.
“It’s an awesome opportunity.”
Mark Burns, Hong Kong’s Manager speaking on the eve of the team’s departure said, “Pakistan obviously have far more experience at international level and local conditions will be a factor. But we’ve been training hard since May and we expect it will be quite a contest.”
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| Pakistan’s women in action earlier this year |
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At stake is a place in the Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament in Ireland in mid-2007. The top teams from that tournament will play in the Women's World Cup in 2009.
It's an awesome opportunity," said Hong Kong women's cricket captain, Neisha Pratt, “and we'll be giving it our best shot.” The squad going to Pakistan has players aged between 12 and 50 and includes six teenagers .
The Hong Kong squad also includes Natasha Miles who plays in the Hong Kong men’s Saturday League with some success.
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Filed September 15 2006
