‘നIf we leave, nothing will be impossible … ‘says Bisma Maroof, captain of the Pakistan team for the 2022 World Cup in New Zealand. When the baby was born on August 30 last year, Bisma thought there was no life left on the cricket ground. Bisma even had in mind the words to speak at a news conference calling to announce her retirement. But the support of her mother and husband brought the star back to the field. The Pakistan Cricket Board also sided with Bismillah on the parental support policy.
With this, Bisma put aside all negative thoughts and started going to the gym again. The first task was to regain fitness. Then he slowly started training on the ground. At that time, he handed over his only-month-old daughter, Fatima, to his mother. The player has finally returned to captain the squad for the World Cup, which was announced a week ago.
‘At that time I was not clear about my future. Everything seemed to be over. Talking to the Pakistan Cricket Board at this time, it was clear that he would return. Says Bisma. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has promised Bisma 12 months’ paid leave and renewal of his contract.
Bismillah will be accompanied by her mother and baby during the World Cup in New Zealand. ‘I would have had to retire if it was not for the PCB’s policy. Now I can travel with my daughter. Since the mother is with you, you can focus on the competition as well. I think my decision will inspire a lot of mothers around the world. ‘ Bisma added.
Bisma and her cousin Aber Ahmed were married in November 2018. The player took a break from cricket from December 2020 after becoming pregnant. All-rounder Xavier Khan replaced Bisma as captain.
Fatima has brought so much love, laughter and joy in our lives. Daughters are Allah SWT’s rehmat ❤️ Great times ahead InshaAllah ???????????????????????? https://t.co/PpA4aWVmXp pic.twitter.com/6G13xAK318
– Bismah Maroof (@maroof_bismah) January 4, 2022
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