Pakistan women’s cricket team bowling coach Junaid Khan has expressed full confidence in the team’s ability to qualify for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifiers. He believes the players have worked hard to overcome their weaknesses, and he is optimistic about their chances of securing a spot in the Women’s World Cup.
Challenges of Playing on Home Ground
Speaking during the training camp, Junaid Khan highlighted the pressure of performing on home soil. He mentioned that the coaching staff has focused on making the players technically and mentally stronger to handle high-pressure situations.
Balanced Squad with a Modern Approach
The Pakistan squad is well-balanced, according to Junaid Khan. He emphasized that only the best-performing players have been selected for the qualifiers. The team is being trained to adapt to modern cricket standards, ensuring they play an aggressive and competitive style of cricket.
Addressing Power-Hitting and Strike Rotation
Junaid Khan acknowledged that power-hitting remains a challenge for both Pakistan’s women’s and men’s teams. To improve their performance, the players have been advised to focus on taking singles and doubles while minimizing the number of dot balls played.
With strategic training and a determined squad, Pakistan’s women’s team aims to secure their place in the ICC Women’s World Cup and showcase their progress on the global stage.
