Pakistan’s ODI and T20 team coach Gary Kirsten has resigned. There were differences between 56-year-old Kirsten and the Pakistan Cricket Board. At the same time, PCB has appointed Jason Gillespie as the coach of the team in the Australia tour. PCB issued a statement on Monday saying – ‘Gillespie will coach the Pakistan men’s cricket team on the limited overs tour of Australia next month. Gary Kirsten had submitted his resignation, which has been accepted.’ Kirsten was made the coach of the Pakistani team 6 months ago in April 2024. At the same time, former Australian fast bowler Jason Gillespie was made the coach of the Pakistani Test team. Both had signed a 2-year contract. In 2011, Gary Kirsten won the ODI World Cup for India after a long wait of 28 years. 3 reasons for Kirsten’s resignation… PCB made many changes in support staff after ODI World Cup 2023
After the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, PCB made many changes in its support staff. The team could not qualify for the semi-finals of the ODI World Cup 2023. Recently Mickey Arthur, Grant Bradburn and Andrew Puttick also resigned from their posts. Arthur was appointed director of the Pakistan Men’s Cricket Team in April 2023. Bradburn was announced as the head coach of the team early last year. ——————————————————– Also read this news related to Pakistan cricket… Australia’s T20 team announced against PAK Cricket Australia (CA) has announced the team for the 3-match T20 series against Pakistan. However, the selectors have not revealed the name of the captain. The T20 series will be played between Australia and Pakistan from November 22. Read full news
