"Our Women's Cricket is Not as Good" – Junaid Khan on Why Pakistan Women Are Struggling | PakPassion

In this exclusive interview, Junaid Khan — former Pakistan left-arm pace bowler, 2017 Champions Trophy winner, and ex-bowling coach of the Pakistan women's team — delivers a candid and deeply analytical assessment of why Pakistan women's cricket is falling behind on the global stage. The former selector and head coach of Islamabad region reflects on domestic cricket's structural weaknesses, the PCB's revolving-door management policy, the urgent need for tougher international tours — and offers powerful insights into the character and resilience of current stars like Fatima Sana. Key revelations include: • Domestic reality check: "Pakistan Women's domestic cricket is not even close to the level of international cricket" — A blunt diagnosis of the fundamental gap holding the team back • Scheduling flaw exposed: "Playing 97 km/h bowlers won't prepare Pakistan Women for 115 km/h or 120 km/h pace" — Explains why touring only weaker nations backfires at major tournaments • Management stability plea: "Pakistan Women's management needs at least 2 years to show results" — Calls out PCB's reckless coaching changes that sabotage long-term development • Fatima Sana tribute: "I don't think there can be a stronger girl than her" — Praises her courage playing through fever, physical niggles, and returning just days after her father's funeral • Mentor role critique: "A mentor has no role in Pakistan Women's cricket; they need a Head Coach" — Questions the effectiveness of the mentor appointment and argues for dedicated technical leadership • Social media damage: "Social media rumors are harming Pakistan Women's cricket reputation" — Debunks fake AI-generated videos and infighting gossip that unfairly target the players • Tougher tours solution: "Pakistan Women must play Australia, England & New Zealand more to change their mindset" — The key strategic fix to bridge the gap with top-tier nations Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction 01:09 – Pakistan Women’s disappointing T20 World Cup campaign 04:09 – Why isn’t Pakistan Women’s cricket improving? 06:39 – Does the team lack discipline? 10:19 – The truth behind the Aliya Riaz–Ali Younis controversy 12:16 – Is there grouping within the Pakistan Women’s team? 13:40 – Wahab Riaz’s role in Pakistan cricket questioned 15:51 – Fatima Sana: the ideal role model for young girls 19:05 – Personal attacks on Pakistan Women’s players crossed the line 20:14 – How can Pakistan Women’s cricket improve? 22:03 – Ending note Subscribe to PakPassion for breaking news, exclusive interviews, and deep cricket analysis. Visit our Social Handles for Exclusive Cricket Content, News & Interviews: 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸:   / pakpassionofficialpage   𝑰𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒈𝒓𝗮𝗺:   / pakpassion_net   𝗫 (𝗧𝘄𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿):   / pakpassion   #PakPassion #JunaidKhan #PakistanWomenCricket #PCB #WomensCricket #T20WorldCup #CricketPakistan #FatimaSana #PakistanCricket #CricketCoaching #PakPassionExclusive