Former Coach of Team India, Gary Kirsten, Opens Up Team On Decision To Join Pakistan Team
On Sunday, the Pakistan Cricket Board made a significant move as they announced the appointment of World Cup-winning Gary Kirsten as the head coach for ODIs and T20Is, while former fast bowler Jason Gillespie of Team Australia will take over that role in Test cricket. Along with them, former all-rounder of Pakistan Azhar Mahmood was appointed as the assistant coach of the team across the formats.
Speaking of his decision to coach the Pakistan team, Kirsten said that his primary aim remains to unite the Pakistan white-ball team.
Gary said, "It's a tremendous honor to be entrusted with the responsibility of coaching the Pakistan men's national team in white-ball cricket and to rejoin the international cricket arena after some time. I eagerly anticipate this opportunity and aim to contribute positively to the Pakistan men's national team in limited-overs cricket. Kirsten's strategy focuses on prioritizing continuity in team selections, aiming to create a stable and consistent environment that allows players to perform at their best. He believes that maintaining a cohesive unit and building strong team dynamics are essential for the team's success in international competitions.
He further said, "One of the beautiful aspects of cricket is its universality. Across cultures, there's a shared understanding when we discuss the game. My goal is to unite the Pakistan men's white-ball team, harnessing their considerable talents towards a common objective and achieving success together on the field.”
Kirsten is currently the mentor of IPL side Gujarat Titans and is expected to take over from Pakistan's tour of England on May 22.