Pakistan’s top spinner Sadia Iqbal, who has earned a distinction by topping the ICC’s T-20 bowling ranking, met with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Syed Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
Pakistan's Sadia Iqbal reigns supreme as the new World No.1 Women's T20I bowler 🎖️
— ICC (@ICC) May 27, 2025
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Naqvi, on the occasion, congratulated Sadia on topping the list, expressed his good wishes for the player and gave her a T-20 world number 1 bowler shirt.
It is a commendable tradition of Mohsin Naqvi to appreciate and encourage every player who delivers good performance. This boosts the players' confidence.
— Shakeel Khan Khattak (@ShakeelktkKhan) May 29, 2025
Mohsin Naqvi presented T20I no 1 shirt to no 1 bowler Sadia Iqbal#mohsinnaqvi
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He said that Sadia’s feat was a source of pride for the Pakistani nation. “You are a Pakistani women’s cricket star who has made us proud,” said Naqvi, who is also the country’s interior minister.
He further said that her achievement was a reward for her hard work, dedication and professionalism.
How did @sadiaiqbal45 react to becoming the world’s No. 1 T20I bowler? 🤩
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) May 28, 2025
She reflects on what drove her rise and receives a special jersey ✨#BackOurGirls pic.twitter.com/fftD1SL14q
The PCB chairman expressed the hope that Sadia would perform in the World Cup (WC) as well and would earn more distinctions.
Ladies and gentlemen presenting to you the number one ICC ODI bowler Sadia Iqbal👸🏼 pic.twitter.com/qZpoZK7p4A
— paty (@_midwicket) May 27, 2025
Speaking on the occasion, Sadia thanked Naqvi for encouraging her and said that she would maintain her form in the WC as well.
Pakistan's Saadia Iqbal Become the Top Rank T20 Bowlers
— ٰImran Siddique (@imransiddique89) May 27, 2025
More Power to you girls 🇵🇰👌👌 pic.twitter.com/bkLd2smguY