Nida Dar, who replaced Bismah Maroof as Pakistan women's team captain in April this year, is upbeat to find and promote emerging talent in the country.
Dar is currently in Karachi to attend players' skills camp which is underway at National Bank Stadium. Speaking to media on the sidelines of the camp, the all-round cricketer said she is keenly watching every single player following her target to find the potential players.
"The skills camp is very important for the emerging talent who are our future," said Dar who is currently one of the most experienced woman cricketers in the country.
"We are preparing young cricketers by giving them different scenarios. This emerging talent is our backup and we need to get them ready for international cricket," she added.
Dar is currently supported by the team's head coach Mark Coles who is also present during the skills camp in Karachi. During Coles' previous tenure, Pakistan accomplished significant feats, including a fifth-place finish in the ICC Women’s Championship 2017-2020.
To a query about lacking power hitters in the side, Dar said she knows all the weaknesses. "I know where we are weak. Those weaknesses will be addressed with time. We are finding power hitters and working on their skills. You will see improvement in the near future," she stressed.
Dar aims for achievements in future tours, hence she wants to take all the players alongside her.
"Senior players are obviously part of our plan," said Dar when asked about Bismah, who recently left the captaincy, and experienced Javeria Khan who was ignored in the recently concluded series.
"I try to create balance between all the players. We need to work together to achieve good things," she concluded.
During next 11 months from August 2023 to July 2024, Pakistan will play 15 ODIs, which are part of the ongoing ICC Women's Championship, and 17 T20Is.
Pakistan Women's upcoming bilateral series:
Aug-Sep 2023 - vs South Africa (three ODIs & three T20Is at home)
Oct-Nov 2023 - vs Bangladesh (three ODIs & three T20Is away)
Nov-Dec 2023 - vs New Zealand (three ODIs & three T20Is away)
Feb 2024 - vs West Indies (three ODIs & five T20Is at home)
Jul 2024 - vs England (three ODIs & three T20Is away)