PCB to Sack Women's Head Coach Muhammad Wasim After Poor World Cup Campaign

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is reportedly preparing to part ways with women’s national team head coach Muhammad Wasim following the side’s underwhelming performance at the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 in Sri Lanka. Pakistan endured a dismal campaign, failing to register a single win and finishing near the bottom of the standings.

According to sources within the PCB, the board has decided not to renew Wasim’s contract, which was set to expire at the end of the tournament. The decision comes after growing dissatisfaction within the board regarding both the team’s on-field results and internal management issues.

Under Wasim’s leadership, Pakistan’s women’s side struggled for consistency across formats. The team exited the Asia Cup last year after losing to Sri Lanka in the semi-final and managed just one win in four matches at the Women’s T20 World Cup in South Africa earlier this year.

Their latest World Cup campaign proved even more disappointing. Pakistan lost four of their seven matches, with the remaining three washed out due to rain. The team finished seventh out of eight and could still slip to the bottom depending on Bangladesh’s final group result.

A PCB insider revealed that Chairman Mohsin Naqvi was deeply frustrated by the lack of progress. “The Chairman was disappointed that Wasim couldn’t deliver on his promises. There has been no visible improvement in the team’s performances, especially in the batting department, which continues to be Pakistan’s weakest area,” the source stated.

Beyond the results, reports suggest that Wasim’s management style also raised concerns. Allegations emerged that he was difficult to approach and failed to build strong working relationships with other team officials and players.

“There were complaints that the head coach wasn’t accessible enough and that his attitude created distance within the team environment,” the source added.

The PCB, determined to address both performance and morale issues, is now considering appointing a foreign coach to bring in a fresh perspective and new training methodologies. Discussions are said to be underway with a few overseas candidates, with an official announcement expected soon.

The decision marks another turning point for Pakistan women’s cricket, which has been striving for stability and competitiveness on the global stage. Despite individual brilliance from players like Muneeba Ali, Sidra Amin, and Fatima Sana, the team has struggled to find collective momentum in major tournaments.

With the Women’s T20 Asia Cup and bilateral tours lined up later this year, the PCB aims to rebuild the squad under a revamped coaching setup that prioritizes mental resilience, batting development, and team culture.

Pakistan’s early exit from the World Cup has once again highlighted the need for long-term structural reforms in women’s cricket, from grassroots talent identification to professional training standards.

By moving on from Muhammad Wasim and exploring international coaching options, the PCB appears ready to reset its women’s cricket pathway, with hopes of reviving the team’s competitiveness in upcoming global tournaments.

The final decision on the new coach is expected in the coming days, marking the beginning of what could be a crucial rebuilding phase for Pakistan’s women’s cricket.

(Inputs sourced from PTI)

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