Explosive Pakistan batter Ayesha Naseem has retired from worldwide cricket and, in consequence, has been unnoticed of the squad for the ladies's cricket competitors on the upcoming Asian Games, to be performed in China's Hangzhou from September 23 to October 8.

Naseem's determination, for "personal reasons", has been speculated about during the last week however was confirmed by the board in its squad announcement. "We wish the best of luck to Ayesha Naseem in her future endeavours as the PCB understands and respects her decision to quit the game for personal reasons," Tania Mallick, PCB's head of girls's cricket, mentioned in a board assertion.

Javeria Khan, Sadia Iqbal, Tuba Hassan, Omaima Sohail, Aiman Anwer and Sidra Nawaz, all a part of the T20 World Cup squad, missed out.

"Our squad for the Asian Games represents the future of women's cricket in Pakistan," Saleem Jaffer, PCB ladies's chief selector, mentioned. "With a mix of emerging talent and seasoned campaigners, I expect the players to do well in the event."

Pakistan gained the gold medal on the Asian Games in 2010 and 2014, the final two occasions cricket was part of the competitors. This can even be Mark Coles' first task in his second stint as the top coach of the staff.

Pakistan ladies's squad for Asian Games: Nida Dar (capt), Aliya Riaz, Anoosha Nasir, Diana Baig, Fatima Sana, Muneeba Ali, Najiha Alvi, Nashra Sandhu, Nataliya Parveiz, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Sidra Ameen, Syeda Aroob Shah, Umm-e-Hani