The Pakistan Cricket Board on Thursday reconstituted the national women’s selection committee.
According to an official press release, PCB Chief Mohsin Naqvi expanded the committee to seven members.
“This decision follows the disappointing performance of the Pakistan women’s team against the West Indies Women, resulting in a 3-0 loss in the three-ODI series,” the PCB stated.
Former cricketers Abdul Razzaq and Asad Shafiq are also part of the committee.
“The retained members from the previous panel include Asmavia Iqbal and Marina Iqbal. Joining them are Abdul Razzaq and Asad Shafiq (both members of the men’s national selection committee) and former international player, Batool Fatima. In line with the men’s national selection committee make-up, the coach and captain will also be part of the national women’s selection committee,” the PCB added.
“The immediate task of the new selection committee will be to choose the Pakistan women’s team for the upcoming tour of England, where they are scheduled to play three T20Is and three ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25 fixtures from 11 to 29 May.”
The decision has been taken since Naqvi was unhappy with team’s recent performance. Saleem Jaffar was previously the chief selector of the women’s team.
Pakistan are in fifth position in the 10-team ICC Women Championship 2022-25 despite suffering a 3-0 whitewash against West Indies recently.
The top five teams from this championship, along with hosts India, will directly book spot in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025. The remaining teams will feature in the Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier tournament.
- Abdul Razzaq
