Women’s PSL is the need of the hour: Javeria Khan

Pakistan captain believes that this will encourage growth of women’s cricket in the country

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<p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in; text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Merriweather">Pakistan team captain Javeria Khan believes that a T20 league should be introduced for the women&rsquo;s game &mdash; on the same basis as Pakistan Super League. </span></span></p>

<p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in; text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Merriweather">While talking in an exclusive interview with Cricket Pakistan, Javeria said that in order to encourage more women to take up cricket in Pakistan and improve the quality of women&rsquo;s cricket, a T20 league is essential.&nbsp; </span></span></p>

<p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in; text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Merriweather">&ldquo;We need a women&rsquo;s league on the same basis as PSL,&rdquo; said Javeria. &ldquo;I raised this issue earlier as well because it helps women&rsquo;s cricketers financially while also gaining exposure by playing with foreign cricketers. This will also encourage young women to take up cricket in Pakistan.&rdquo;</span></span></p>

<p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in; text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Merriweather">Javeria &mdash; who has featured in 91 ODIs and 85 T20Is for Pakistan &mdash; also shared her thoughts on recent defeats during the World T20.&nbsp; </span></span></p>

<p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in; text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Merriweather">&ldquo;The reason behind our loss was the fact that we our developing youngsters which is why there is lack of consistency in our performances,&rdquo; she said. </span></span></p>

<p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in; text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Merriweather">She also brushed aside the notion that only a selected few are favoured when selecting women&rsquo;s squad. </span></span></p>

<p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in; text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Merriweather">&ldquo;It is wrong to say that because cricketers who are selected are all performance based,&rdquo; she said. &ldquo;But I will say that there is a relatively small pool of players from which selections are made.&rdquo;</span></span></p>

<p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in; text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Merriweather">The 30-year-old also spoke about the need for more investment in women&rsquo;s cricket. </span></span></p>

<p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in; text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Merriweather">&ldquo;In order to increase the number of women cricketers, the board has setup five academies to facilitate our cricket,&rdquo; she said. &ldquo;But we also need people to invest in club and school cricket as it will improve our bench strength.&rdquo;</span></span></p>

<p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in; text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Merriweather">When asked about team&rsquo;s performance as compared to other international sides, she said: &ldquo;It is unfair to match our standard with that of other top international sides because there is a massive difference between the structures. Top sides like Australia, England and South Africa have a very strong domestic, club and school cricket structure which aids their growth in international cricket.&rdquo; </span></span></p>

<p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in; text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Merriweather">While speaking about the recurring Pakistan team batting collapses during matches, Javeria said that players need more experience before they come good. </span></span></p>

<p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in; text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Merriweather">&ldquo;Yes we lack in the batting department but we are gradually improving,&rdquo; she said. &ldquo;This aspect of our game will improve as players gain more experience which is why it is important to give the batsmen more time to establish themselves.&rdquo; </span></span></p>

<p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in; text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Merriweather">She also revealed that cricketers from Pakistan men&rsquo;s team have also guided them, if and when possible.&nbsp; </span></span></p>

<p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in; text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Merriweather">&ldquo;Pakistan men cricketers also help us from time to time with their tips,&rdquo; she said. &ldquo;Shoaib Malik, Mohammad Hafeez and Hasan Ali are few of the names that guide and support us, whether it&rsquo;s through social media or when we meet up during training sessions.&rdquo; </span></span></p>

<p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in; text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Merriweather">Javeria also believes that it is important that international cricket returns to Pakistan as it is beneficial for the side in so many ways. </span></span></p>

<p style="margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in; text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Merriweather">&ldquo;We would love to see international cricket return to Pakistan. It gives us great pride to play on our home soil and in front of our families,&rdquo; she said. &ldquo;Bearing in mind the fact that we grew up playing cricket in Pakistan, it is easier to adjust to conditions as compared to a neutral or away venue.&rdquo;</span></span></p>

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