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Kirsten resigns as Pakistan coach; Gillespie named as replacement

Gary Kirsten resigns as Pakistan’s white-ball coach, even as Jason Gillespie has been named as his replacement.

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KIRSTEN RESIGNS AS PAKISTAN’S WHITE-BALL COACH EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY

Kirsten immediately resigns as Pakistan’s One Day International (ODI) and Twenty20 International (T20I) coach.

This came after he was named to the post in April.

Furthermore, the 56-year-old South African coach resigned just before Pakistan started its ODI series against Australia.

Kirsten was appointed by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for a two-year contract six months ago.

Multiple reports said that Kirsten objected to the PCB regarding the selection of the Pakistan squad.

Additionally, the PCB board wanted its selection committee to decide on the lineup’s composition.

Pakistan red-ball head coach Jason Gillespie confirms no role in selection#JasonGillespie #PCB https://t.co/qkmeu6yz64 pic.twitter.com/KlL6KOvm8f

— CricketNDTV (@CricketNDTV) October 23, 2024

GILLESPIE TAKES OVER FROM KIRSTEN AS PAKISTAN COACH

Moreover, a replacement was unveiled afterward as Gillespie took over from Kirsten.

Furthermore, the PCB announced the replacement shortly after it accepted Kirsten’s resignation.

Incidentally, Gillespie was also not given a chance to pick players from the team, just like Kirsten.

Sources told IANS that the PCB “denied and ignored test coach Jason Gillespie and captain Shan Masood from having a say in team selection. “

“And while the selection committee’s attitude did not sit well with Jason Gillespie, he was adamant about continuing his duties,” they added.

🚨 Gary Kirsten, who signed a two-year contract in April with the PCB, has stepped down barely six months into the role

Full story 👉 https://t.co/UQrMsel61K pic.twitter.com/ar9xDBLUDb

— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) October 28, 2024

LOSSES MARRED KIRSTEN’S SHORT STINT AS PAKISTAN COACH

Furthermore, the losses marred Kirsten’s short stint as Pakistan’s coach.

Moreover, the South African was at the helm when Pakistan lost to host United States and India in the recent T20 World Cup.

The losses led to Babar Azam resigning as Pakistan’s white-ball captain for the second time a few months later.

It remains to be seen as to whether Gillespie will stay longer with the squad.

This stems from his lack of involvement in the team’s player selection process.

“When I came on board with Pakistan cricket, I was told there was a long-term plan, and we needed to make sure our communication is spot-on,” Gillespie told Sky Sports.

The Pakistan Cricket Board today announced Jason Gillespie will coach the Pakistan men’s cricket team on next month’s white-ball tour of Australia after Gary Kirsten submitted his resignation, which was accepted.

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) October 28, 2024