"It is a huge responsibility, and I am excited to lead the team in the upcoming events," Dar said. "I want to thank the PCB for entrusting me with this responsibility and will do my best to take the team forward.

"I also want to thank Bismah Maroof for her services as the captain of the team. She has done a fantastic job, and I hope to continue her legacy and lead the team with the same passion and commitment. The upcoming season of women's cricket is going to be a tough one. But we are fortunate to have some young exciting talent in our pool of players, which I am confident will significantly improve during the course and also help the side to produce strong performances.

"As a captain, my objective remains to inspire and mentor these young players to become quality cricketers. I will be extremely satisfied and content if we first break and then cement our place in the upper half of the ICC Women's Championship before slowly working our way into the top-three."

Coles will arrive in Pakistan in May on a two-year contract, and the current coaching staff - Taufeeq Umar (batting coach), Jaffar (bowling coach) and Mohtashim Rasheed (fielding coach) - will work with him. Jaffar will also head the selection panel, which includes Asmavia Iqbal, Marina Iqbal and Mohtashim Rasheed.

"I am grateful to the PCB for giving me yet another opportunity to work with the talented Pakistan Women's team," Coles said. "It has been a privilege to work with such a talented group of players and I look forward to the exciting times ahead as we aim to improve our previous performances and achievements. We have a lot of potential in the team, and I look forward to helping the players give their best and achieve success on the international stage."

Over an 11-month period from August 2023 to July 2024, Pakistan will play 15 ODIs, which are part of the ongoing ICC Women's Championship, and 17 T20Is.

Pakistan Women's upcoming bilateral series:
Aug-Sep 2023 - vs South Africa (three ODIs & three T20Is at home)
Oct-Nov 2023 - vs Bangladesh (three ODIs & three T20Is away)
Nov-Dec 2023 - vs New Zealand (three ODIs & three T20Is away)
Feb 2024 - vs West Indies (three ODIs & five T20Is at home)
Jul 2024 - vs England (three ODIs & three T20Is away)