Harbhajan Singh 'Has Last Laugh' As Pakistan Warning To Gary Kirsten Turns Into Reality

30.10.2024 - 07:11 sports.ndtv.com

As former South Africa cricketer Gary Kirsten joined the Pakistan men's team as their limited-overs coach, not many in the Indian cricketing fraternity were happy.

Kirsten was Team India's coach when the MS Dhoni-led side won the ICC ODI World Cup in 2011. Seeing Kirsten join the team across the border, many fans and former India cricketers weren't pleased.

In fact, former India spinner Harbhajan Singh even asked him to return to the Indian team as head coach. Now that Kirsten has resigned as Pakistan's coach, Harbhajan had the 'last laught'. "Don't waste ur time there Gary..

Come back to Coach Team INDIA. Gary Kirsten One of the rare gems. A great coach, mentor, friend to all in the 1202 team. Our winning coach of the 2011 World Cup.

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