Pakistani-Origin Naima Sheikh wins Scotland’s National Sports Scholarship

LAHORE: Pakistani-origin Scottish cricketer Nayma Sheikh has become the first-ever cricketer to receive the prestigious Winning Students 100 Scotland National Sports Scholarship.

According to Cricket Scotland, Nayma Sheikh is the first player from Scottish cricket to be selected for this national-level sports scholarship program.

The Winning Students initiative supports more than 1,700 student-athletes across Scotland, providing academic and athletic assistance based on educational qualifications and sporting performance.

Cricket Scotland said Nayma Sheikh is currently pursuing a degree in Accountancy and Finance at the University of Glasgow. This year, 105 student-athletes from 31 different sports disciplines have been awarded scholarships to help them excel in both education and competition.

Speaking about the achievement, Nayma Sheikh said, “It’s an honor to be the first cricketer, male or female, to receive this scholarship. It will give me the opportunity to progress further in both my studies and my game.”

Naima Sheikh made her international debut for Scotland in 2023 and has represented the national side in two One Day Internationals and seven T20 matches so far.