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Diana Baig, born 15 October 1995 in Gilgit-Baltistan (Formerly Northern Areas) is a Pakistani women's cricketer and footballer. Baig was included in Pakistan squad for the 2013 Women's Cricket World Cup and 2016 ICC Women's World Twenty20. She also plays basketball, football and volleyball.
Early Life
Diana Baig was born in Hunza. She belongs to the moderate sect of Ismailism. Her interest in sport started with street cricket and football.
Career
Baig started her career in 2010, leading the Gilgit-Baltistan women's cricket team. She was selected for Pakistan's A team in 2012 and for the squad of the full national team in 2013.
She made her international cricket debut in 2015 against Bangladesh.
Diana began in football by chance. She was selected for the Pakistan football team when there was a shortage of players.