May 14th 2024.
Gary Kirsten is set to embark on a new journey as the coach of Pakistan's white-ball cricket team. He will officially join the squad in England this Sunday and is eager to hit the ground running. The team's schedule is jam-packed as they gear up for the T20 World Cup, with four Twenty20 matches against England scheduled in preparation for the tournament held in the Caribbean and the United States.
However, Pakistan has decided to hold off on announcing their final 15-man squad until after the first T20 match against England on Tuesday in Leeds. This decision has caused quite a stir, but the team remains focused on their upcoming matches and is determined to make their country proud.
Kirsten brings a wealth of experience to the team, having previously served as the mentor and batting coach for Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League. Unfortunately, their playoff hopes were dashed on Monday, but Kirsten is ready to turn his attention to his new role. "I've missed the thrill of coaching at the international level and nurturing talented players to reach their full potential," he said in a statement released by the Pakistan Cricket Board. "I am committed to working closely with the team to elevate their game and bring joy to fans around the world."
This is not Kirsten's first time coaching on the international stage, having previously coached both India and South Africa. Last month, the 56-year-old South African was confirmed as the white-ball coach, alongside Jason Gillespie as the red-ball coach. The team is in good hands and has high hopes for the upcoming T20 World Cup, especially after their impressive performances in the last two tournaments. In 2021, they made it to the semifinals, and in 2022, they were the runners-up against England.
To further strengthen the team, the PCB has also appointed Simon Helmot as the fielding coach and David Reid as the mental performance coach for the T20 World Cup. Reid will join the team next Monday, while Helmot will join after the T20 series against England on May 31. With a well-rounded coaching staff and a talented team, Pakistan is ready to take on the world and make their country proud.
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