Indian opener Smriti Mandhana has hailed Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof as an inspiration for female athletes across the globe for returning to cricket just six months after giving birth to her daughter Fatima.

Smriti Mandhana lauds Bismah Maroof as Pakistan skipper returns to cricket six months post pregnancy

After a dominating win in their opening clash of the ongoing Women's ODI World Cup, the Indian team posed with Pakistan skipper Bismah Maroof's daughter. In the picture shared by the International Cricket Council's (ICC) official Twitter account, Indian skipper Mithali Raj, Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandha and others could be seen posing with Bismah Maroof and her daughter, Fatima.

Indian players play with Pakistan skipper Bismah Maroof's daughter, win hearts - WATCH

Pakistan speedster Hasan Ali was subject to severe criticism post the Babar Azam-led Men in Green's five-wicket loss at the hands of Australia in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2021 edition.

Pakistan star Bismah Maroof comes in support of Hasan Ali, asks him to 'stay strong' amid heavy criticism

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Smriti Mandhana lauds Bismah Maroof as Pakistan skipper returns to cricket six months post pregnancy

Indian players play with Pakistan skipper Bismah Maroof's daughter, win hearts - WATCH

Pakistan star Bismah Maroof comes in support of Hasan Ali, asks him to 'stay strong' amid heavy criticism