David Hemp won't extend his contract, PCB hunts for new Pakistan Women coach

Lahore: Pakistan women cricket team are on the hunt for a new coach as David Hemp is not seeking an extension to his two-year contract.

Hemp has been in charge of Pakistan's women's team for almost two years, but the 51-year-old will step away from the top job when his current contract expires in October.

The Bermudian said the ability to spend more time with his family was influential in his decision.

"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," Hemp said.

"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."

The improvement of Pakistan younger players has also been a major positive of Hemp's reign, with the likes of Fatima Sana gaining further improvement as they continue to be exposed to the rigours of the international game.

"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,” Hemp added.

"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." (UNI)