Wahab wants Pakistan women to play attacking cricket in T20 WC

Pakistan women’s team head coach Wahab Riaz has insisted that his side will not compromise on playing an attacking brand of cricket during the T20 World Cup in England, beginning Friday.

Former Pakistan Test fast bowler Wahab said his players have been told to enjoy the occasion, express themselves and focus on playing their natural game despite being placed in a challenging group.

“It is the dream of every player to play in a World Cup. I have told my players to go out there, enjoy themselves, express themselves and play attacking cricket, no matter what the outcome is,” Wahab said in a statement.

Pakistan are grouped alongside arch-rivals India, defending champions Australia, South Africa, Netherlands and Bangladesh, but Wahab said the team is targeting a place in the semifinals.

The former pacer said the team’s recent struggles had provided valuable experience ahead of the tournament.

“Despite the results, the players have gained exposure by playing in Ireland and in the warm-up games before the World Cup. The weather is quite different from Pakistan and the pitches also behave differently, but the players have been told not to worry and just play their natural game,” he said.

Wahab added that the unpredictable nature of T20 cricket gives every team a chance.