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Gary Kirsten, 4 Months After Taking Pak Coaching Job, To Quit. Here's Why

The eternal dice of changes continues to roll in Pakistan cricket, with white-ball coach Gary Kirsten reportedly set to quit. Kirsten, who won the 2011 ODI World Cup with the MS Dhoni-led Indian team, is on the cusp of ending his association with the Pakistan men's cricket team, as per a report, only 4 months after being given the charge. A lot has changed since Kirsten took over as Pakistan's ODI and T20I head coach. Babar Azam's return as skipper and then resignation, and selection committee changes, are some of the matters that highlight his 4-month tenure.

"Former Players Are Paid To...": Pakistan Coach Jason Gillespie Gives Firm Warning Regarding External Criticism

Pakistan's red-ball format head coach, Jason Gillespie has urged former cricketers to avoid unwarranted criticism of the national team as he believes it can deeply affect the players. Gillespie admitted that the comments former players made in TV shows and Youtube channels indeed bruised the cricketers. “I'm very protective of players and very protective of staff I work with and just want to make sure that the environment that we're trying to create is a safe space for everyone and if that gets eroded then that can lead to a bit of frustration,” Gillespie told Sky Sports.

Pakistan Coach Jason Gillespie Picks Water Bottles After Training, Internet Says: "Teach Players Manners"

The Pakistan cricket team is currently in a rebuilding phase. Since the last few months, the Pakistan team has been suffering some big losses. Be it the ODI World Cup or the T20 World Cup, Pakistan have dealt some big losses. They even lost a Test series at home to Bangladesh recently. The Pakistan cricket team is desperate for a turnaround and coach Jason Gillespie is part of that process. A video is going viral on social media, where the former Australia star can be seen picking up water bottles at a stadium after a training session.

"Champion Players But...": Shahid Afridi Unfiltered Take PCB's Decision To Drop Babar, Shaheen

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has backed the selectors' decision to drop Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, and Naseem Shah from the squad for the remaining two Tests against England. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) formed a new selection committee following the loss to England in the series opener in Multan. The new selection committee, comprising Aqib Javed, Azhar Ali, Aleem Dar, Hasan Cheema, and advisor Bilal Afzal, took the call to drop Babar, Shaheen, and Naseem. However, former pacer Javed insisted that the players have been rested, instead of them being dropped.

Watch: Babar Azam Gets Comforted By Coach Jason Gillespie, Skipper Shan Masood After Being Dropped

Pakistan stalwart Babar Azam finally paid the price of his poor form, with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) selection committee deciding to drop form the squad for the second Test against England. Babar, who has been in the line of fire over inconsistent performances for more than a year, was backed by his skipper Shan Masood to bounce back, being the team's "best batter", but he found no place in the XI for the second Test. In a video that has surfaced on social media, Babar could be seen engaging in an intense chat with head coach Jason Gillespie before being comforted by him and assistant coach Azar Mahmood.

Pakistan Stars Demand Flat Pitch For England Tests, Coach Jason Gillespie Says "Shut Up"

As the Pakistan cricket team prepares to take on England in a 3-match Test series, the Pakistan cricket team's batters have shared their inputs on the preference of the nature of the pitch. After Pakistan's 0-2 whitewash against Bangladesh at home, the batters have reportedly asked coach Jason Gillespie to instruct groundsmen on preparing a flat pitch. However, former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali claimed that Gillespie wasn't happy with this request from the batters and asked them to "shut up".

Pakistan To Appoint 3 Separate Captains? Reports Says "Things Not So Simple..."

Pakistan could have separate cricket captains in all three formats, given the heavy schedule of the side and the pressure it could put on one white-ball skipper, according to sources. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) was expected to hand over Babar Azam ODI captaincy as well for the upcoming white-ball matches, but the charismatic batter tendered his resignation around midnight on Wednesday to focus on his batting. Insiders suggest that it would not be easy for white-ball head coach, Gary Kirsten or the selection committee to appoint the next captain in the shorter formats.

"Tata, Bye Bye": Ex-Pakistan Star Fires Brutal Warning To Gary Kirsten

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has warned national team head coach Gary Kirsten that he will be fired from his position after the Champions Trophy 2025. Pakistan have suffered a number of setbacks in the recent past with the latest one coming in the form of a humiliating 2-0 Test series loss against Bangladesh. Pakistan also had disappointing runs in the ODI World Cup 2023 as well as the T20 World Cup 2024. Basit said that it will be a huge achievement for the Babar Azam-led side if they can reach the Champions Trophy semifinals but added that Kirsten will certainly lose his job.

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Gary Kirsten, 4 Months After Taking Pak Coaching Job, To Quit. Here's Why

"Former Players Are Paid To...": Pakistan Coach Jason Gillespie Gives Firm Warning Regarding External Criticism

Pakistan Coach Jason Gillespie Picks Water Bottles After Training, Internet Says: "Teach Players Manners"

"Champion Players But...": Shahid Afridi Unfiltered Take PCB's Decision To Drop Babar, Shaheen

Watch: Babar Azam Gets Comforted By Coach Jason Gillespie, Skipper Shan Masood After Being Dropped

Pakistan Stars Demand Flat Pitch For England Tests, Coach Jason Gillespie Says "Shut Up"

Pakistan To Appoint 3 Separate Captains? Reports Says "Things Not So Simple..."

"Tata, Bye Bye": Ex-Pakistan Star Fires Brutal Warning To Gary Kirsten