Pakistan cricket board announced that former South African legend Gary Kirsten will be the head coach of their men’s white-ball teams, while former Australia pacer Jason Gillespie will lead the test side. The announcement comes on Sunday 28th April, 2024.
Former Pakistan all-rounder Azhar Mahmood will help both head coaches, the PCB announced, adding that all three have signed 2 year contracts.
“They’re both very famous coaches and their arrival gives you 100% confirmation of the trust that they have in our team’s potential,” PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi told .
Pakistan has been without a full-time head coach since Grant Bradburn’s departure following their inability to advance to the knockout stage of the one day World Cup in India last year.
Mohammad Hafeez, the former Pakistan captain, acted as team director & head coach during their tour of Australia.
Pakistan have appointed Kirsten, an experienced coach who helped India to the One Day World Cup championship in 2011, before taking over as South Africa’s coach.
He has also played in the IPL and currently works as a mentor with the Gujarat Titans. He will begin his new role with Pakistan when the tournament Starts.
“My primary objective is to ensure the team operates at its optimal level. Success on the field is contingent upon the team performing at its best,” Kirsten said in a statement.
“Consistency and continuity are values I hold dear. While player form fluctuations are inevitable, maintaining a stable environment is crucial.”
He will join the team for their England tour, which includes four T20Is in May, and his first significant task will be the T20 World Cup in the USA and the West Indies in June.
Gillespie, who has coached domestic teams in India, England, and Australia, will take over before the two-test series against Bangladesh in August.
