Gary Kirsten Resigns as Pakistan's White-Ball Coach Amid PCB Dispute
Kirsten's departure follows disagreements over team selection and leadership changes within Pakistan cricket.
- Gary Kirsten resigned from his role as Pakistan's white-ball coach just six months after his appointment, citing conflicts with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
- The resignation comes amid a power struggle, as the PCB recently removed coaches from the selection process, leading to dissatisfaction among the coaching staff.
- Kirsten was reportedly unhappy with the appointment of Mohammad Rizwan as the new white-ball captain, preferring a different candidate.
- Jason Gillespie, the Test team coach, will serve as the interim white-ball coach for the upcoming tours of Australia and Zimbabwe.
- The PCB's decision to centralize selection authority has sparked criticism, highlighting ongoing instability within Pakistan cricket's management structure.