Gary Kirsten

2024 - 10 - 28

Did Pakistan Cricket Just Hit a Home Run or a Major Blunder with Kirsten's Exit?

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Gary Kirsten's sudden resignation as Pakistan's white-ball coach raises eyebrows! Was it a masterstroke or a stroke of bad luck for the cricketing giant?

In a shocking twist of events, Gary Kirsten has stepped down as the white-ball coach of the Pakistan men's cricket team after just six months in the role. This decision has sent ripples through the cricketing community, as Kirsten, a former cricketing legend with a remarkable track record, seemed like a perfect fit for the position. However, mounting disagreements with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) regarding team selections and strategies have led to this unexpected exit. It’s almost like breaking up with someone you thought was ‘the one’ after just a few dates, only to realize they were still on Tinder!

The cricket scene in Pakistan is no stranger to drama, and this development is just another episode in the ongoing saga. Reports suggest that a rift between Kirsten and the PCB began to grow soon after his appointment. Critics and fans alike are scratching their heads, trying to decipher what went wrong. As cricket enthusiasts, we can only imagine the awkwardness at team meetings – discussing strategies while side-eyeing the guy who just can’t see the bigger picture! Kirsten's experience, which included leading South Africa to World Cup success as a player and coach, had raised hopes for a revitalized Pakistan squad. Instead, it seems we’re in for a plot twist worthy of a Bollywood blockbuster!

As the news broke, reactions from former players and fans streamed in like a monsoon rain. Cricketer Ahmed Shehzad didn't hold back in criticizing the PCB's management following the resignation, stating, "Another day, another humiliation!" Who knew resigning could be such an Olympic sport for the PCB? With Kirsten out, the door swings wide open for Jason Gillespie, who has been confirmed as his replacement for the upcoming tour of Australia. It’s like changing your hairstyle before a big date – let’s hope this one has better luck!

As Pakistan's cricketing future hangs in balance, one must wonder: will this coaching change affect the team's dynamics ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025? The cricketing world is watching closely, and just like our favorite Web Series, we can’t seem to take our eyes off the drama! Fun fact: Gary Kirsten led South Africa to its first-ever World Cup win in 1996, making his exit from Pakistan all the more surprising. And for those who are keeping track of replacements, Jason Gillespie, former Australian paceman, might just be the fresh breath of air Pakistan needs – unless he too gets caught up in the chaos that seems to follow the PCB!

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Gary Kirsten steps down as Pakistan's white-ball coach (ICC Cricket)

Only six months into his stint as Pakistan men's ODI and T20I head coach, Gary Kirsten has resigned from the job.

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Gary Kirsten resigns as Pakistan's white-ball cricket coach amid ... (Aljazeera.com)

Kirsten leaves after six months into his role as the men's ODI and T20 coach amid growing disagreements with the PCB.

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Kirsten resigns as Pakistan's white-ball coach (ESPNcricinfo.com)

Rift over selection had been developing between Pakistan's new coaches and the PCB.

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विश्व विजेता कोच की बेइज्जती... 6 महीने के अंदर गैरी कर्स्टन को छोड़ना पड़ा ... (नवभारत टाइम्स)

पाकिस्तान क्रिकेट टीम के सफेद गेंद के मुख्य कोच गैरी कर्स्टन ने अपने पद से इस्तीफे की घोषणा की है। पाकिस्तान के वाइट बॉल कोच के तौर ...

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Gary Kirsten quits as Pakistan white-ball coach 6 months after joining (The Hindu)

Gary Kirsten resigns as Pakistan's white-ball coach, replaced by Jason Gillespie for upcoming Australia tour, PCB confirms.

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Pakistan Coach: सचिन-द्रविड़ को मुश्किल में डालने वाला दिग्गज बनेगा ... (ABP News)

Pakistan Team Coach: गैरी कर्स्टन के इस्तीफे के बाद पाकिस्तान क्रिकेट टीम को एक नए कोच की जरूरत है. ICC चैंपियंस ट्रॉफी 2025 के नजरिए से ...

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'Another day, another humiliation': Pakistan Cricket Board gets flak ... (Times of India)

Cricket News: Pakistan cricketer Ahmed Shehzad criticized the PCB's management after Gary Kirsten suddenly resigned as the white-ball head coach.

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Whoever raises voice will get sidelined: Basit Ali on Gary Kirsten's ... (India Today)

Basit Ali reacted on Gary Kirsten's resignation from his post as Pakistan team's head coach in white ball cricket. He pointed out that PCB chief Mohsin ...

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Gary Kirsten: पीसीबी से क्यों नाराज हैं गैरी कर्स्टन? PAK टीम के कोच पद ... (अमर उजाला)

यहां तक कि जब मोहम्मद रिजवान को पाकिस्तान का नया सफेद गेंद का कप्तान बनाया गया था, तब भी कर्स्टन से कोई इनपुट नहीं लिया गया था।

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Gary Kirsten Resigned: पाकिस्तान क्रिकेट में भूचाल, कोच गैरी कर्स्टन ने ... (News18 इंडिया)

Gary Kirsten Resigned: गैरी कर्स्टन ने पाकिस्तान की वनडे और टी20 टीमों के मुख्य कोच पद से तत्काल प्रभाव से इस्तीफा दे दिया है.

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Kevin Pietersen's brutal rant on Pakistan Cricket for losing Gary ... (Hindustan Times)

Gary Kirsten has stepped down as Pakistan's white-ball coach. The changes to Pakistan cricket setup keep on coming, even when the senior men's side defeated ...

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Gary Kirsten didn't want Rizwan as Pakistan's captain, was sacked ... (Hindustan Times)

A former Pakistan cricketer feels that Gary Kirsten wanted a different captain for the white-ball team, but the PCB chief didn't take his advice. | Crickit.

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बाबर की वजह से गैरी कर्स्टन ने दिया पद से इस्तीफा, ये खिलाड़ी बन सकता है ... (Jansatta)

एक रिपोर्ट के मुताबिक गैरी कर्स्टन ने बाबर आजम की वजह से कोच पद से इस्तीफा दिया। उनकी जगह अब नया कोच ये खिलाड़ी बन सकता है।

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'Gary Kirsten wanted ... ': Ex-Pakistan cricketer drops bombshell (Times of India)

Cricket News: Former South African cricketer Gary Kirsten was unhappy with Mohammad Rizwan's appointment as Pakistan's white-ball captain, ...

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Gary Kirsten's departure from Pakistan's white-ball coaching role not ... (The Indian Express)

Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Ramiz Raja believes the unceremonious departure of Gary Kirsten will have a lasting impact on Pakistan cricket, ...

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Ramiz Raja tears into PCB for creating 'hodgepodge' after Gary ... (Hindustan Times)

The reactions keep coming in, to this development, and now former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja has given his take, saying the unceremonious ...

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Ramiz on Kirsten's departure: 'Not going to be easy for Pakistan to ... (ESPNcricinfo.com)

Kirsten, who was at the helm of India's triumph at the 2011 World Cup, leaves his role without having coached Pakistan in a single ODI. Even by PCB standards, ...

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Gary Kirsten "Didn't Want Rizwan As Captain": Big Revelation From ... (NDTVSports.com)

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali revealed that Kirsten wasn't happy with PCB's choice of Pakistan's next captain.

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