Former West Indies Coach Set to Join Pakistan Women’s Team

Former West Indies women's team head coach Shane Deitz is due to take charge of Pakistan's women's cricket team as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) prepares to create changes to its coaching setup.

Key points

• After Pakistan's campaign at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in June 2026, Riaz highlighted game awareness, tactical execution, and handling pressure as key areas requiring improvement.
• The 51-year-old former Australian cricketer lately concluded his three-year tenure with the West Indies women's team after his contract expired on October 31.
• After his departure, Cricket West Indies appointed former men's team head coach Andre Coley as interim head coach of the women's team.
• Deitz is projected to assume his new responsibilities ahead of Pakistan's scheduled tour of the West Indies in mid-December.
• His role focused on player development, fitness improvement, and tactical preparation through high-performance training camps.

As reports indicate, the PCB has decided to appoint a foreign head coach, with Deitz emerging as the leading candidate for the position at present associated with former Pakistan fast bowler Wahab Riaz. Australia's Star All-Rounder Retires From International Cricket.

For context, the 51-year-old former Australian cricketer lately concluded his three-year tenure with the West Indies women's team after his contract expired on October 31. Deitz opted against extending his contract, with both parties mutually agreeing to part ways.

Deitz is projected to assume his new responsibilities ahead of Pakistan's scheduled tour of the West Indies in mid-December. Nevertheless, Cricket West Indies has yet to announce the official schedule for the bilateral series.

Meanwhile, Wahab Riaz was appointed as a consultant and mentor to Pakistan's women's team in late 2025, working alongside former international cricketers Abdur Rehman, Imran Farhat, and Umaid Asif. Former Pakistani Fast Bowler Joins Afghanistan Premier League.

After Pakistan's campaign at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in June 2026, Riaz highlighted game awareness, tactical execution, and handling pressure as key areas requiring improvement. He additionally acknowledged the potential of emerging players in the squad. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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Taken together, the developments around former West Indies Coach Set to Join Pakistan Women's Team point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.