Bangladesh captain targets first Asia Cup final to break semi-final curse

Pakistan women’s national team captain Fatima Sana confirmed on Tuesday, 25 August, that her squad will prioritize performance consistency over individual rivalries during the upcoming Women’s Asia Cup in the UAE. The announcement comes as Pakistan prepares to compete in Group A against India, Thailand, and Hong Kong. Pakistan targets UAE conditions Fatima Sana, who recently became the first Pakistani woman to compete in England’s The Hundred tournament, stated that the team has analyzed technical shortcomings from previous series to refine their strategy. The captain identified the UAE’s playing conditions as a familiar environment that could provide a competitive edge for her side. “Every match will be important and the players will maintain their focus across the tournament instead of targeting a specific opponent,” Sana said. The team is currently finalizing preparations in Dubai to ensure a sustained level of play throughout the group stages and beyond. Bangladesh eyes final berth Separately, Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana Joty announced that her squad is scheduled to depart for the UAE on Tuesday, 25 August. Bangladesh is placed in Group B alongside Indonesia, the UAE, and defending champions Sri Lanka. Joty stated that the primary objective is to break a historical streak of semi-final eliminations. “Our main target this time is to play in the final. We have played in the semi-finals before and then been knocked out. The same thing has happened repeatedly, so we…