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Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team Appoint Muhammad Wasim As Head Coach Ahead Of Asia Cup

In preparation for the Asia Cup, the PCB has initiated a four-day conditioning camp in Karachi, which began on Wednesday.

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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed former middle-order batter and chief selector Muhammad Wasim as the head coach of the women’s cricket team ahead of the upcoming Asia Cup in July. Under Ramiz Raja’s tenure as PCB Chairman, Wasim served as the chief selector. According to PTI, Junaid Khan and Abdul Rehman will join Wasim’s coaching team as the assistant and bowling coaches, respectively, bringing their experience as former Test bowlers.

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Pakistan Women’s Cricket Expecting Positive Changes

This change in the women’s team management for the white-ball format follows a period of disappointing performances, culminating in a notably poor series against England. The Asia Cup, starting on July 19 in Dambulla, Sri Lanka, will feature Pakistan and India in the same group. The tournament includes eight teams: the host nation Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Malaysia, and Thailand, all competing for the championship. This event is a significant opportunity for the teams to showcase their talents on a continental stage.

In preparation for the Asia Cup, the PCB has initiated a four-day conditioning camp in Karachi, which began on Wednesday. The camp aims to prepare the players physically and mentally for the upcoming challenges. The selection committee is expected to announce the final squad for the tournament next week after the camp concludes.

The restructuring of the women’s team management and the conditioning camp ahead of the Asia Cup are efforts by the PCB to enhance the team’s performance internationally. These changes reflect the board’s commitment to improving the competitive standing of the women’s cricket team, especially in light of recent setbacks. The appointment of experienced individuals like Muhammad Wasim, Junaid Khan, and Abdul Rehman to the coaching staff underscores the PCB’s strategic approach to strengthening the team’s preparation and performance for the upcoming Asia Cup.

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