In a world where athletes are often expected to be superheroes, Nida Dar made a decision, which serves as a brave reminder: they’re human first.
The seasoned Pakistan all-rounder and former captain announced on social media that she’s taking a temporary break from cricket to focus on her mental health. And honestly, it’s a decision that deserves respect.
“I Need Time for Myself”
Nida didn’t sugarcoat it. In her post, she shared how both personal and professional challenges have taken a toll on her.
“After careful consideration, I have decided to take a temporary break from cricket to prioritize my mental health and well-being,” she wrote.
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There’s power in those words. It takes guts to say, “I’m not okay” — especially when you’re one of the most recognisable faces in Pakistan women’s cricket.
She also asked for privacy during this time and thanked her loved ones for standing by her. That quiet strength? That’s the real kind of courage.
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Not Just Any Player
Let’s take a second to appreciate who we’re talking about here. Nida Dar isn’t just another player on the team.
She’s the most capped T20I cricketer for Pakistan. She’s also the first Pakistani — male or female — to take 100 T20I wickets. Yes, the first.
And in ODIs? She’s right up there too — one of the first four women to cross the 100-match mark and second only to Sana Mir in terms of wickets.
Her impact on Pakistan cricket, especially in a system that often forgets to highlight its women stars, has been massive.
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What Happened Recently?
Before this announcement, Nida had joined the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier camp in Faisalabad. However, she didn’t make the final squad, mainly due to fitness concerns.
She also decided to skip the upcoming National Women’s T20 Cup, choosing instead to step away completely and focus on her mental well-being.
We often talk about injuries and recovery in sports. Sprained ankles, pulled hamstrings — we track every update. But when it comes to mental health? It’s still a taboo, especially in our part of the world.
Nida Dar speaking up breaks that silence. It shows younger players — and even fans — that it’s okay to pause. That self-care isn’t selfish. That taking time to heal is not weakness — it’s wisdom.
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