Meet Marina Iqbal, Pakistan's first woman cricketer turned commentator

Former Pakistan cricketer Marina Iqbal is set to take on the commentary duties at the Champions One-Day Cup.

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Marina, who has played 36 ODIs and 42 T20Is, is the first Pakistani women cricketer to become a commentator.

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During the National Cup, she first went viral on the internet as she was spotted walking on the pitch in high heels.

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Marina shut down the trolls at that moment by saying, "I am a former Pakistan player. I know the protocols."

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She will share the commentary box with likes of Salman Butt and Sikandar Bakht in the Champions One Cup 2024-25.

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Marina has over 64,000 followers on Instagram, where she frequently shares pictures of her fun activities.

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In addition to playing cricket, her other hobbies include working out at the gym, singing and dancing.

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