Lahore, Mr. Mohsin Naqvi, Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), has reconstituted the national women’s selection committee, expanding it to seven members. The decision comes after the Pakistan women’s cricket team’s disappointing 3-0 loss to the West Indies Women in the three-match ODI series.
According to Pakistan Cricket Board, the reconstituted selection committee includes Asmavia Iqbal and Marina Iqbal, who were part of the previous panel. 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 structure, the coach and captain will also be part of the national women’s selection committee.
The immediate task for the newly formed committee will be to select the Pakistan women’s team for their upcoming tour of England, which includes three T20Is and three ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25 fixtures from May 11 to 29. Despite the recent series loss, Pakistan’s women’s cricket team is currently fifth in the 10-team ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25. The top five teams from this championship, along with hosts India, will qualify directly for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. The remaining teams will participate in a World Cup Qualifier tournament.
The PCB’s move to restructure the women’s selection committee reflects a commitment to improving team performance and competitiveness on the international stage.