Pakistan Engages World Cup-Winning Coach for White-Ball Team; Australian Legend Assumes Red-Ball Leadership
In a significant move, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the appointment of Gary Kirsten, the mastermind behind India’s triumphant ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup campaign in 2011, as the head coach for their white-ball team. This strategic decision comes ahead of the forthcoming T20 World Cup.
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Adding to the coaching arsenal, former Australian speedster Jason Gillespie has been enlisted as the head coach for the Test team, bringing his vast experience and tactical acumen to the red-ball format.
View the official announcement on Pakistan Cricket’s Instagram
Meanwhile, Azhar Mahmood, who recently served as the head coach during the T20I series against New Zealand, will retain his position in the team setup as an all-format assistant coach, providing continuity and stability to the team’s coaching structure.
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