The Pakistan cricket team announces Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillespie as the head coaches of their team.
On April 28, the Pakistan Cricket Board announced a major revamp of their coaching staff as they appointed two World Cup-winning figures to lead their men’s national team in different formats. Former head coach of Indian cricket team Gary Kirsten has been roped in to spearhead white-ball cricket for Pakistan, while pace legend Jason Gillespie of Australia will oversee the Test side.
Additionally, former Pakistan all-rounder Azhar Mahmood was appointed as the assistant coach across all formats.
The contracts of all three newly named coaches will run for a two-year period. The announcements were made by PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi at a press conference in Lahore. While talking about Kirsten and Gillespie, Naqvi said, “Their stellar track records precede them. And I warmly welcome them to the Pakistan cricket family.”
He further added, “Jason’s coaching career has been marked by success both at the domestic and international levels, with a focus on player development and achieving excellence in team performance. Gary’s coaching career has been marked by his ability to instill a winning mentality, develop young talent, and achieve success at the highest levels of the game, making him one of the most respected and sought-after coaches in cricket.”