New Zealand’s Mark Coles appointed Pakistan Women head coach

LAHORE: New Zealand’s Mark Coles has been appointed as Pakistan Women’s team head coach for the second time after previously serving in the role from 2017 to 2019. 

According to the details, Pakistan Cricket Board, headed by interim chief Najam Sethi, on Monday appointed Coles on a one-year contract.

He will join the Women’s squad on their ongoing tour in Australia and takes over the responsibility from interim head coach Saleem Jaffar, who will continue to work as the team’s bowling coach.

Pakistan are currently in Australia to play three ODIs, part of the 2022-25 Women’s Championship, as many T20Is against the hosts. They will then fly to South Africa for the Women’s T20 World Cup, commencing on February 10.

Pakistan are placed in Group 2 along with England, India, Ireland and West Indies.

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