The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to move on from Muhammad Wasim, officially ending his stint as head coach of the national women’s team following a disappointing run in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025.
The cricket board confirmed the decision on Monday through an official press release, which stated that the search for a new head coach is already in progress.
“The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the completion of Mohammad Wasim’s tenure as Head Coach of the Pakistan National Women’s Cricket Team. The process to appoint a new head coach is currently underway, and the announcement regarding his successor will be made in due course,” the statement read.
A Campaign to Forget
Wasim’s departure comes after Pakistan endured a winless World Cup campaign, finishing at the bottom of the table.
The team lost four of their seven matches, while the remaining three were washed out due to rain, a frustrating end to a tournament where hopes were high but performances failed to deliver.
The poor showing immediately sparked speculation about major changes in the coaching setup, with insiders suggesting that the board was preparing for a structural revamp of women’s cricket ahead of upcoming tours.
In its statement, however, the PCB emphasised that it remains committed to the long-term development of women’s cricket in the country.
“The PCB remains committed to strengthening women’s cricket in Pakistan and ensuring the team receives the best possible support to achieve continued success on the international stage,” the board added.
The Broader Problem
Muhammad Wasim, who took charge ahead of the ACC Women’s Asia Cup 2024, is the latest in a long list of coaches who’ve struggled to turn around the team’s fortunes. Over the past decade, Sabih Azhar, Mohtashim Rasheed, David Hemp, Mark Coles, and now Wasim have all taken the reins, but without lasting impact.
Former Pakistan men’s captain Rashid Latif believes this revolving door of coaches isn’t solving the real issue. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), he voiced a strong opinion about the systemic flaws in women’s cricket.
“Sabih Azhar, Mohtashim Rasheed, David Hemp, Mark Coles and M Wasim have all tried, and failed, to lift Pakistan women’s cricket over the past decade. The issue isn’t just coaching; it’s the system,” Rashid wrote.
Sabih Azhar, Mohtashim Rasheed, David Hemp, Mark Coles and M Wasim have all tried — and failed — to lift Pakistan women’s cricket over the past decade. The issue isn’t just coaching; it’s the system.
Without a clear strategy to grow the player pool, improve fitness and skills,… pic.twitter.com/ePvY0Xe8rp
— Rashid Latif | 🇵🇰 (@iRashidLatif68) November 3, 2025
He further argued that cosmetic changes won’t bring progress unless the board addresses the core problems.
“Without a clear strategy to grow the player pool, improve fitness and skills, build a competitive domestic structure, and invest in dedicated facilities, even the best coaches will fall short. Fix the ecosystem, not the optics,” he added.
Time for Real Change
Latif’s comments echo what many experts have been saying for years: Pakistan’s women’s cricket needs more than quick fixes.
To truly compete on the global stage, the PCB must strengthen its domestic pathways, invest in fitness and technical training, and build a sustainable system that nurtures talent from the grassroots.
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