White ball head coach of Pakistan National Cricket Team Gary Kirsten he will return home and enjoy his rest. According to PTI, it is learned that Kirsten will directly join the team in Australia for the upcoming white ball games.
Because it comes as a big surprise Pakistan The Cricket Board (PCB) is in the midst of a major headache. Babar Azamstepped down as the team’s captain a few days ago, leaving the management and board led by Gary Kirsten in a quandary as to who should appoint the next captain.
The PCB has given full charge of the white-ball team to Gary Kirsten and his absence, especially with a new captain to be announced, has left many wondering if the head coach will return home.
Kirsten has been actively involved in Pakistan Cricket since last few months. He was watching the Champions Trophy in Lahore and Faisalabad and also attended several meetings with selectors and board officials across Pakistan’s cricketing state.
Gary Kirsten will join the Pakistan team in Melbourne
A source close to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed that Kirsten is available to the team and board whenever they need her input or want to speak to the selectors or players. He will also be part of the captaincy discussions.
A source close to the PCB confirmed that Kirsten will directly join the Pakistan team in Melbourne on October 29 for the white ball. series In Australia, Zimbabwe and South Africa. Speaking to PTI, he explained:
“Kirsten will join the Pakistan team directly in Melbourne on October 29 for the white-ball series in Australia, Zimbabwe and South Africa.”
Pakistan National Cricket Team is going to have a tough tour ahead. They will play 18 matches, 9 ODIs and 9 T20Is against 3. teams November-December in Australia, Zimbabwe and South Africa. The ODI will also act as a great preparation for the Champions Trophy 2025 for them.
Gary Kirsten and even Jason Gillespie have had discussions with other people in the selection committee about the captaincy issue – Reports
The source further revealed that both Kirsten and Jason Gillespie have held talks with the selection committee and a new white ball captain will be announced with the future in mind. He added:
“Gary Kirsten and even Jason Gillespie have had discussions with other people on the selection committee about the captaincy, but the decision will be made based on the future, as well as the behavior and recent performances of the potential candidates.”
Mohammad Rizwan is likely to be Pakistan’s new white-ball captain
With Babar Azam stepping down as the captain of the white ball team, there are various reports that Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Afridi are the main candidates to take over the position. The decision is likely to be announced soon.
The source said that Rizwan could become Pakistan’s white-ball captain and have a younger player as his deputy so that the team management can manage his workload.
