In response to the Pakistan women’s team’s disappointing performance against the West Indies Women, resulting in a 3-0 loss in the three-match ODI series, Mohsin Naqvi, Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), has taken decisive action by reconstituting the national women’s selection committee, expanding it to seven members.
The reconstituted committee includes retained members Asmavia Iqbal and Marina Iqbal, along with new additions Abdul Razzaq and Asad Shafiq, both of whom are members of the men’s national selection committee. Additionally, former international player Batool Fatima has been appointed to the committee. Similar to the men’s national selection committee, the coach and captain will also be part of the national women’s selection committee.
The immediate task of the expanded 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.
Despite the recent setback against the West Indies, Pakistan currently holds the fifth position in the 10-team ICC Women Championship 2022-25. This position places them in contention for direct qualification to the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. The top five teams from the championship, along with hosts India, will secure automatic berths, while the remaining teams will participate in a Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier tournament.
With the expanded selection committee in place, Pakistan aims to address the challenges faced by the women’s team and improve their performance in upcoming fixtures, including the crucial series against England.
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