Gary Kirsten Resigns as Pakistan Coach After Turbulent Six-Month Tenure
Kirsten's departure follows Pakistan's early T20 World Cup exit and internal team changes, sparking reactions from cricketing figures.
- Gary Kirsten resigned as Pakistan's head coach after just six months, following a disappointing T20 World Cup performance.
- Harbhajan Singh, a former Indian cricketer, had previously advised Kirsten to leave Pakistan, citing turmoil within the team.
- Kevin Pietersen criticized Pakistan's handling of Kirsten's tenure, urging the team to stop undermining its own potential.
- Jason Gillespie, Pakistan's Test coach, will temporarily assume Kirsten's role for the upcoming white-ball tour of Australia.
- Pakistan's cricket team has undergone significant changes, including the replacement of Babar Azam with Mohammad Rizwan as white-ball captain.