Javeria Khan

Javeria Khan is a former Pakistani cricketer who represented her country as an all-rounder. She performed as a right-handed batter and utilized right-arm off break bowling during her professional career.

Early life and education

Javeria Khan was born on 14 May 1988 in Karachi. While her specific educational background is not detailed, she grew up in the city where she later played domestic cricket. She represented Karachi at the domestic level during her career.

Career

Khan began her international journey when she made her one-day debut against Sri Lanka on 6 May 2008. She played for Pakistan from 2008 until 2023. During her domestic tenure, she competed for Karachi and Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited.

The year 2018 marked a significant period in her professional life. She was selected for the Pakistan squad for the 2018 ICC Women's World Twenty20 tournament held in the West Indies. After Bismah Maroof stepped down from her position, Khan was named captain of the side later that same month. She was recognized as one of the players to watch before the tournament began. During those four matches, she scored 136 runs and became the leading run-scorer for Pakistan.

Khan participated in the 2010 Asian Games in China during September 2010. She earned gold medals in the women's cricket competition at both the 2010 and 2014 Asian Games. These victories established her as a key member of the national squad.

Her milestone achievements continued into the next decade. In November 2019, she became the third female cricketer from Pakistan to play in 100 WODIs during a series against Bangladesh. She was later selected for the 2020 ICC Women's T20 World Cup in Australia. Khan again led her team in scoring with 82 runs across four matches in that tournament.

Leadership roles continued when she was named captain for the tour to South Africa in December 2020. This appointment occurred after Bismah Maroof withdrew from the tour due to family reasons. In October 2021, she captained the Pakistan team during the Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier tournament in Zimbabwe. She also played in the 2022 Women's Cricket World Cup in New Zealand.

On 21 March 2024, Khan announced her retirement from international cricket.

Awards and recognition

Khan received individual recognition for her performances on the field. She was shortlisted as one of the Women's Cricketer of the Year for the 2020 PCB Awards. This nomination followed her appointment as captain for the South African tour in December 2020.