India’s 2011 World Cup winning coach Gary Kirsten has been appointed at the helm of Pakistan team. He will be coaching the men in green in ODIs and T20Is and his first major assignment will be the T20 World Cup in the West Indies and the USA. Kirsten is currently associated with Gujarat Titans and will only be able to join the team during the England tour where they will play four T20Is just before the World Cup.
Meanwhile, the former South Africa cricketer is looking forward to linking up with the Babar Azam-led side in the shorter formats. His contract is valid until 2026 and Pakistan will be playing two T20 World Cups and a Champions Trophy (at home) during this period. Kirsten feels winning one of the ICC events will be a massive achievement for him and the team but he wants to make sure Pakistan and players operate at their best and results will take care of itself.
