Queenstown, In a significant turn of events during the first One Day International (ODI) at John Davies Oval, Queenstown, Pakistan’s cricket team faced a setback as their captain, Nida Dar, was injured and taken off the field. The incident occurred in the 44th over of New Zealand’s innings when Dar was struck on her face while bowling.

According to Pakistan Cricket Board, the team’s physio assessed Dar’s condition following the incident and decided that she would not participate further in today’s match. This development comes as a blow to the Pakistan team, which is currently engaged in a crucial series.

In response to the unexpected situation, Sadaf Shamas was announced as Dar’s replacement. This substitution was approved by Trudy Anderson, the match referee for today’s game. Furthermore, Fatima Sana has stepped up to serve as the stand-in captain for the remainder of the match.

The Pakistan Cricket Board also stated that a decision regarding Nida Dar’s participation in the remaining matches of the series will be made in due course. This decision is awaited as it could significantly impact the team’s strategy and performance in the upcoming games.