Pakistan name Gary Kirsten as white-ball coach, Jason Gillespie as red-ball coach

Apr 28, 2024 7:26 PM, 9 news, 3 views

The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced the appointment of former South African batsman Gary Kirsten as the white-ball head coach in preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup in June. Kirsten brings a wealth of coaching experience to the role, having previously led India to victory in the 2011 ODI World Cup.

Currently serving as a batting coach for the Indian Premier League franchise Gujarat Titans, Kirsten's impressive playing career includes 101 Tests and 185 one-day internationals for South Africa from 1993 to 2004.

In addition, the PCB has appointed former Australian fast bowler Jason Gillespie as the head coach for the senior Test team. Gillespie, who has signed a two-year contract, will be responsible for guiding the team in Test cricket. This marks the first time that Pakistan has opted for separate coaches for different formats, reflecting a strategic approach to coaching and development within the team.

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