Pakistan Appoints Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillespie as National Cricket Coaches
Gary Kirsten will lead the white-ball team while Jason Gillespie takes charge of the red-ball side, with both coaches appointed amid recent management upheavals.
- Gary Kirsten, former South Africa batsman, is named head coach for Pakistan's white-ball cricket teams, taking charge immediately after his IPL stint.
- Jason Gillespie, ex-Australian fast bowler, appointed as head coach for Pakistan's Test team, set to start in August.
- Azhar Mahmood, former interim coach, will assist both Kirsten and Gillespie across all formats.
- The appointments follow a period of instability within Pakistan cricket, including several coaching changes post World Cup 2023.
- Pakistan's cricket board expresses confidence in the new coaches, emphasizing their potential to enhance team performance.