Pakistan woman cricketer demands being treated as 'equal brand'.

ISLAMABAD -- Pakistan women's cricket team senior all-rounder Nida Dar is excited about the soft launch of the Women's League T20 in Pakistan with three exhibition matches scheduled to take place in Rawalpindi.

In an exclusive interview with media, the experienced cricketer said that this league will provide players with an opportunity to earn much-deserved recognition.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is planning to start its own women's league later this year and ahead of the league, the PCB has organised three exhibition matches in Rawalpindi on the sidelines of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). These matches are considered to be the soft launch of the Women's League.

'I am very excited about the launch of the league. Not only me but everyone is excited about it and these three exhibition matches are something we have been asking for a long time,' Nida said.

She added that these matches will provide women cricketers with the opportunity to enhance their awareness of the game, and their skills and learn new things.

"I believe that this league will be beneficial for upcoming talent,' the veteran cricketer said.

The 36-year-old made her debut for Pakistan in 2010 and is nick-named 'Lady Boom Boom' for her flamboyant style of batting. In 2019, she became the first Pakistani to be signed by a Women Big Bash League side.

Speaking about her experience of playing in BBL, Nida said that it helped her a lot and it is the reason why she has always advocated for the launch of the women's league in Pakistan.

The all-rounder said that there is no dearth of talent in Pakistan and the only thing the players need is exposure and the opportunity to play alongside the best of the world.

'This league will help us produce new talent for Pakistan women's team, just like PSL did for our men's team,' Nida hoped.

She added the league will not only pave the way for Pakistani girls but also for those from other countries who do...