"You are powerful, amazing & can pursue any dreams" - Bismah Maroof and other cricketers wish fans on the occasion of Women's Day

Bismah Mahroof has travelled to New Zealand for the World Cup with her six-month-old daughter (Credits: Bismah Maroof/Twitter)

Pakistan women's cricket team captain Bismah Maroof has shared a heartwarming post on the occasion of International Women's Day.

Maroof is currently busy with the ongoing Women's World Cup in New Zealand, where she has traveled with her six-month-old baby.

Taking to Twitter on the occasion of Women's Day, she wrote:

"It would have been great to have a win on #WomensDay but I want to tell all the women, especially little girls around the globe today: you are powerful, amazing & can pursue any dreams, no matter what. P.S thanks for all the love & prayers for me & my Fatima ❤️ #blessed."

It would have been great to have a win on #WomensDay but I want to tell all the women, especially little girls around the globe today: you are powerful, amazing & can pursue any dreams, no matter what.

P.S thanks for all the love & prayers for me & my Fatima ❤️ #blessed https://t.co/K2Ge0cV7PI

Apart from Maroof, many others from the cricketing fraternity, including Rishabh Pant and Sachin Tendulkar, also took to Twitter to extend their wishes.

Here are some of the tweets:

To all the incredible women in the world, shine on, not just today but every single day. Happy Women's Day. ⚡️ #IWD2022

A big salute to all the women who show courage in the toughest situations in life. Wishing you all a very Happy Women’s Day

When I was little, I stood out because I was the only girl in my team

I heard adults say my team must be weak because a girl was playing

I persevered playing the sport I loved in-spite of the gender barriers

We must ensure girls today know they can do anything

#IWD #IWD2022 https://t.co/EEJuEZh5bO

#Women truly are the real architects of society!

To all the inspiring women & girls across the world - I extend my wishes to you on the occasion of #InternationalWomensDay! May God bless you with more power and love!👩😁 #IWD2022 https://t.co/fC0zYenWjX

Let's celebrate all the women from all walks of life from all over the world. Wishing all the incredible, strong & talented women out there a very Happy International Women's Day. Shine on not just today but every single day.

#Internationalwomen'sday #HappyWomen'sDay.

Women have achieved incredible feats in several areas, including sports. Here's a tribute to each and every woman who is incredible in her own way and an inspiration for many!

#InternationalWomensDay #IWD2022 https://t.co/L7WrInRSDr

You are the nourishing power of the Universe, You make it come alive, more colorful & inspirational. Being a father of 5 wonderful girls, I can proudly say women have the strength to move the world; lets celebrate them everyday & support them to #BreakTheBias. Happy #WomensDay! https://t.co/Y2SxC8o1kV

Happy International womens day to all. #WomensDay https://t.co/D6ogcEPae8

W- Wonderful wife
O- Outstanding friend
M - Marvelous daughter
A - Adorable sister
N - Nurturing mother
Happy international
Women's Day to all the women around the world #RespectWomen #womenempowerment #InternationalWomensDay

International Women's Day is celebrated on March 8 to commemorate the cultural, political and socio-economic achievements of women over the years.

Pakistan go down against Australia despite Bismah Maroof's unbeaten 78

Australia chased down the target comfortably, sealing a seven-wicket win over Pakistan with 15.2 overs to spare 👏

#CWC22 https://t.co/JnVOVU5PjY

The Women in Green have made a poor start to their World Cup campaign, losing against India and Australia.

Asked to bat first, Pakistan posted 190 runs on the board in their most recent match against the Aussies, riding on Bismah Maroof's 78* off 122 balls. After an early setback where they were reduced to 44/4, Maroof and Aliya Riaz steadied the ship with a 99-run stand to propel the Asian giants to a challenging total.

However, it was not enough for them to seal the win. Alyssa Healy made 72 off 79 balls to set up the win for Australia before Beth Mooney and Ellyse Perry took them home in just 34.4 overs.

Pakistan currently toil at the bottom of the points table with two defeats from as many matches.