Shane Deitz Set as Pakistan Women Head Coach
Former West Indies women’s head coach Shane Deitz is set to become the new Pakistan women head coach, Geo News reported on Wednesday, citing sources. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to appoint a foreign coach for the women’s team, and Deitz is expected to take charge as part of planned changes to the coaching and management structure.
The appointment has not yet been confirmed by the PCB in a formal announcement. The report rests on sources, so readers should treat it as an expected appointment rather than a done deal until the board confirms it. Still, the timing points to a clear plan: Deitz should be in place before Pakistan’s next assignment.
Who is Shane Deitz?
Deitz is a 51-year-old former Australian cricketer. He spent three years as head coach of the West Indies women’s team. His contract expired on October 31, and he opted against extending it. Both parties mutually agreed to end the association, according to the report.
After his departure, former West Indies men’s head coach Andre Coley took charge of the West Indies women’s team on an interim basis. Deitz therefore arrives as a free agent with recent women’s international experience, which is exactly what the PCB appears to want for its own women’s side.
Pakistan women head coach: what changes
The PCB is currently seeking a new head coach for its women’s team. The board has decided that the role should go to a foreign coach, the report said. Deitz is expected to lead the planned changes to the team’s coaching and management structure, not simply fill a vacancy.
That marks a shift from the recent setup. Former Pakistan fast bowler Wahab Riaz was appointed as a consultant and mentor to the national women’s team in late 2025. He worked with a backroom staff that included former international cricketers Abdur Rehman, Imran Farhat and Umaid Asif. His brief covered player development at high-performance training camps, fitness standards and tactical planning.
Riaz also stressed game awareness, tactical execution and handling pressure situations. After Pakistan’s campaign at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in June 2026, he identified those areas as key challenges, while noting the promise of emerging players. A new head coach will now have to turn that diagnosis into results.
The West Indies tour comes first
Pakistan’s women’s team are scheduled to tour the West Indies in mid-December for a bilateral series. Cricket West Indies have yet to announce the schedule for the tour. Deitz is expected to assume his responsibilities ahead of that trip, which would make the Caribbean series his first assignment in charge.
The tour carries extra weight because Deitz knows West Indies cricket from the inside. He spent three years working with their women’s players, their grounds and their conditions. That knowledge could help Pakistan plan better for pitches and opponents he has studied at close range.
Why this matters for Pakistan’s women’s game
Pakistan’s women’s team have shown flashes of talent without turning them into steady results. The record book still reflects individual brilliance more than team consistency. India batter Prema Rawat recently broke a record held by Pakistan captain Fatima Sana, as reported in Prema Rawat’s fastest fifty in women’s T20s. That detail shows how fine the margins are at the top of the women’s game, and how quickly records change hands.
A full-time foreign head coach would give the side a single voice on selection, tactics and fitness. The consultant model under Riaz brought experience, but a head coach carries direct responsibility for results. If the PCB confirms Deitz, the December tour will offer an early read on whether the change lifts performances. For now, the key question is confirmation, since sources point firmly to Deitz but the board has not announced the move.
Frequently asked questions
Who is set to become Pakistan women head coach?
Shane Deitz, the former West Indies women’s head coach, is set to take the role, according to sources cited by Geo News. The PCB has not yet formally confirmed the appointment.
How old is Shane Deitz, and where is he from?
Deitz is 51 years old and a former Australian cricketer. He coached the West Indies women’s team for three years.
Why did Shane Deitz leave the West Indies?
His contract expired on October 31, and he opted against extending it. Both parties mutually agreed to end the association.
Who coached Pakistan’s women before Deitz?
Wahab Riaz served as a consultant and mentor to the national women’s team from late 2025, working with Abdur Rehman, Imran Farhat and Umaid Asif on his staff.
When is Pakistan women’s next series?
Pakistan’s women’s team are scheduled to tour the West Indies in mid-December for a bilateral series. Cricket West Indies have yet to announce the schedule.
Has the PCB confirmed Shane Deitz’s appointment?
No. The report is based on sources, and readers should wait for a formal PCB announcement before treating the appointment as confirmed.
