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PCB’s Maternity Policy Shift; Game-Changer for Bismah Maroof
Bismah Maroof, Former Pakistan women’s cricket captain, revealed Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) policy change during her pregnancy.
Former CEO Wasim Khan adjusted the policy to allow Maroof’s daughter and mother to join her during the 2022 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup in New Zealand.
PCB now offers women cricketers a year’s paid leave and supports childcare for men’s team with a month’s paid leave.
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Bismah Maroof credits her mother’s support during her comeback after pregnancy.
Past players like Asmavia Iqbal and Fatima Batool had career breaks due to lack of maternity leave.
Maroof highlights visa struggles during the ICC Women’s World Cup and PCB’s intervention.
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Maroof gears up for Pakistan’s home series against West Indies in Karachi.