Nida Dar takes a break from cricket to focus on mental health

Former Pakistan women’s cricket team captain and all-rounder Nida Dar has announced a temporary break from cricket, citing mental health concerns.

She shared the news with her fans on social media, explaining the reasons behind her decision. “Over the past few months, a lot has happened in my personal and professional life, which has negatively impacted my mental health,” she wrote.

She added, “That’s why I’ve decided to take some time off from cricket to focus on myself. I kindly request everyone to respect my privacy during this period.”

Nida Dar was recently invited to attend the training camp for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifiers, where she underwent a fitness test. However, she was not selected for the squad due to fitness issues.

The camp was held in Faisalabad, but Nida did not attend. She was later invited to participate in the National T20 Cup, a domestic tournament, but she declined and officially announced her break from the game.