Mark Coles steps down as Pakistan women's cricket team Head Coach

Pakistan’s women cricket team he coach Mark Coles resigned from his post, on October 4, citing family responsibilities and will return to New Zealand next week. Coles h a contract until end of ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Australia 2020 but he said that his family needs undivided ‘attention and focus’. “It is with a very heavy heart that I have decided to step down from my coaching role, something which I h enjoyed tremendously,” said Coles. “However, at this time my family responsibilities are such that y need my undivided attention and focus,” he ded.

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Critical assignments ahe for team

“I have been thinking about this for some time and taking into account Pakistan has some critical assignments in next few months, I thought it was fair to side I convey my decision to Pakistan Cricket Board so that y have eugh time to find a replacement,” said Coles. He said that he will miss working with girls and will always remain ir supporter and well-wisher. “I have doubts that Pakistan national women’s team will continue to make an urd progress,” Coles said.

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'Family has to come first'

PCB Chief Executive Wasim Khan appreciated Coles’ commitment to Pakistan and women’s team despite pressing matters saying that he was fully aware of Coles’ personal reason. “I would like to place on record our thanks to Mark for his contribution during his tenure,” said Khan. “However, family has come first and in this relation, I understand and accept reasons for his departure, though it is s to see him leave at a time when team has started to show signs of significant improvement,” he ded.

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Coles journey with team

Under Coles' tenure, Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka and Windies but lost to Banglesh, Australia, and New Zealand in 50-over cricket. Pakistan's national women’s team is currently in fifth position in ICC Women’s championship. PCB has appointed Iqbal Imam as interim he coach and will be assisting team in upcoming home series against Banglesh. series has been scheduled from October 26 to vember 4.

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