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David Hemp steps down as Pakistan women's team head coach

Hemp has made the decision due to his family commitments

David Hemp steps down as Pakistan women's team head coach PHOTO: PCB/File

David Hemp, the national women's team head coach, has stepped from his position, PCB Director Sami-ul-Hasan Burney confirmed.

According to details, the 51-year-old had a contract with PCB till October this year, however, he has communicated his decision two months ago as per the procedure.

As per sources, Hemp has made the decision due to his family commitments.

Former Bermuda batsman was heading the Pakistan women's team coaching staff since October 2020.

The side currently had a horrible campaign in 2022 in the Commonwealth Games. They lost to Barbados, India and Australia.

Hemp is currently part of Welsh Fire's women's team coaching staff and is working as an assistant of Gareth Breese in the Hundred.

David Hemp: “I have enjoyed living in Pakistan and working with the women cricketers, but it has also been difficult on me and my young family as I have been unable to spend enough time with them like any other father. After consulting my family, I have conveyed this difficult decision to the Pakistan Cricket Board, which has very graciously understood my situation and accepted my decision.

“It has been incredibly enjoyable and satisfying working with the girls. Although results in international arena may not truly reflect the hard work and effort that went into the planning and preparations, I am satisfied that I gave my very best and the girls equally responded.

“I was especially pleased with the emergence of Fatima Sana, who won the ICC Emerging Cricketer of the Year 2021 award and became the first Pakistan women cricketer to win the ICC Cricketer of the Month award and displayed her excellent talent in the recently-concluded Commonwealth Games. I am optimistic we will see many more young women cricketers from domestic competitions and talent hunt programmes to enter the Pakistan framework and contribute in the teams’ future achievements.

“I want to thank everyone at the Pakistan Cricket Board, women’s wing and the entire side who not only backed and supported me but also made my stay memorable and comfortable. I will remain a big fan of Pakistan women’s cricket, will continue to follow their progress with excitement and remain confident that better results and successes await them down the road.”

The replacement of David Hemp will be announced in due course.