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Explained: Why Jason Gillespie resigned as Pakistan red-ball coach less than a year after his appointment?

Former Australian pacer Jason Gillespie and ex-South African opener Gary Kirsten had been appointed Pakistan men’s head coach for the red-ball and white-ball formats respectively. Former Australia pacer Jason Gillespie resigned as Pakistan red-ball coach just two weeks before the two-match Test series in South Africa was to get underway. AP Pakistan Cricket Board suffered a major setback earlier this …

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1 week, 5 days ago

After Gary Kirsten, Jason Gillespie resigns as Pakistan cricket coach

India Today

Former Australian cricketer Jason Gillespie has resigned as Pakistan's Test coach, just a month after Gary Kirsten stepped down from his role as the white-ball coach. Gillespie’s resignation comes as a significant blow to the Pakistan Cricket Board, especially with the two-match Test series against South Africa set to commence on December 26. "The Pakistan Cricket Board has named Aqib …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

5 Players to play longest innings in Test cricket history

India TV News

Image Source : X/ICC 1/5 5. Len Hutton of England is at the fifth place having batted for 797 minutes to score 364 runs against arch-rivals Australia. It is the same innings that witnessed Sri Lanka create history to post 952 runs in the innings. He scored 263 runs off 528 deliveries with 18 fours to his name to record …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

T20 World Cup 2024: Kirsten admits poor decision making after India prevails over Pakistan in New York

The Hindu

Pakistan coach Gary Kirsten stated that “not so great decision making” contributed to his side’s defeat to India in the Group ‘A’ T20 World Cup clash here on Sunday. “Maybe not so great decision making,” Kirsten said at the post-match press conference, when asked to explain the defeat. IND vs PAK, T20 World Cup 2024: Pakistan falters as India wins …

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7 months, 1 week ago

New Pakistan coach Gary Kirsten to join Pakistan cricket team in England

The Hindu

Gary Kirsten will start his two-year assignment as the coach of Pakistan's white-ball cricket team when he joins the squad in England on May 19. Pakistan will play four Twenty20s against England to prepare for the T20 World Cup next month in the Caribbean and the United States. Pakistan has delayed naming its final 15-man squad for the T20 World …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Pakistan hires CSK’s David Reid as mental and skill conditioning coach

The Hindu

Pakistan has roped in New Zealand’s David Reid, who has been working with Indian Premier League side Chennai Super Kings since 2021, as the national team’s mental and skill conditioning coach. Kirsten has been named Pakistan’s new white-ball coach for two years, having previously also worked with the Indian team and is presently with Gujarat Titans in the IPL. Apart …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Gary Kirsten named Pakistan white-ball head coach ahead of T20 World Cup, Jason Gillespie takes charge of Test team

Hindustan Times

Pakistan Cricket Board has announced former South Africa batter Gary Kirsten as their white-ball head coach ahead of the T20 World Cup in June this year. Meanwhile, the PCB named former Australian pacer Jason Gillespie has been named the senior team's head coach in Test cricket. "Both Kirsten and Gillespie are famous and experienced coaches and their appointment confirms the …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan appoints Gary Kirsten as ODI, T20I head coach, Jason Gillespie in Test

The Hindu

The Pakistan Cricket Board on April 28 appointed World Cup-winning Gary Kirsten as their head coach for ODIs and T20Is, while former Australian pacer Jason Gillespie will take over that role in Test cricket. "The appointment of Kirsten and Gillispie who are high-profile coaches shows how much value is given to the Pakistan cricket team and how much potential foreign …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan appoints Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillespie as cricket coaches

Associated Press

LAHORE, Pakistan — The Pakistan Cricket Board has appointed Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillespie to two-year terms as head coaches in white-ball and red-ball cricket, respectively, on Sunday. Kirsten will take charge of the Pakistan team immediately after completing his assignment in the Indian Premier League where he is serving as batting coach and mentor to 2022 champion Gujarat Titans. …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan appoint Kirsten as ODI, T20I head coach, Gillespie in Test

Hindustan Times

Lahore, The Pakistan Cricket Board on Sunday appointed World Cup-winning Gary Kirsten as their head coach for ODIs and T20Is, while former Australian pacer Jason Gillespie will take over that role in Test cricket. Pakistan appoint Kirsten as ODI, T20I head coach, Gillespie in Test Along with them, former Pakistan all-rounder Azhar Mahmood was appointed as the assistant coach of …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Pakistan Cricket Board appoints Gillespie and Kirsten as men’s head coaches

Al Jazeera

Kirsten to take charge in limited overs formats and Gillespie in Tests after months of turmoil in Pakistan cricket. Former South Africa batter and coach Gary Kirsten has been appointed head coach of the Pakistan men’s cricket team in limited overs cricket ahead of the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, while former Australia fast bowler Jason Gillespie has …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

PCB likely to appoint separate foreign coaches for red ball and white ball formats: Report

Firstpost

A PCB source said that though the The PCB have reportedly narrowed down on Gary Kirsten to become the Pakistan head coach in white ball formats. Reuters The Pakistan Cricket Board have narrowed down on Jason Gillespie and Gary Kirsten as potential candidates as the board has reportedly decided to hire separate foreign coaches for the red ball and white …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

IPL-17 | Shubman Gill has embraced captaincy, he'll learn to make tactical decisions: Gary Kirsten

The Hindu

Gujarat Titans might have made a topsy-turvy start to IPL 2024 but their mentor Gary Kirsten backed Shubman Gill, and said the young captain will learn the nuances of making tactical decisions in the fast-paced world of T20 cricket. "I've been really impressed with the way he's conducted himself as a leader," Kirsten told the media on the eve of …

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10 months, 1 week ago

How Gary Kirsten is using cricket to keep slum kids away from drugs in South Africa

Firstpost

Notorious for drugs and crime and afflicted by large-scale poverty, the Khayelitsha township in South Africa is better known for being one of the biggest slums on the planet. What ultimately shaped up was the Catch Trust Foundation, originally called the Gary Kirsten Foundation, in 2014 and its plan was to ensure that kids don’t take the path of drugs …

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10 months, 1 week ago

How 'Guru Gary' is using cricket to keep slum kids away from drugs

Hindustan Times

Cape Town, Feb 15 Notorious for drugs and crime and afflicted by large-scale poverty, the Khayelitsha township here is better known for being one of the biggest slums on the planet. "When I came back from India, I wanted to have a look at cricket in our poorest neighbourhoods in Cape Town," Kirsten recalled in an interview with PTI. I …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Unfair to compare Shubman Gill to Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar so early, says Gary Kirsten

Firstpost

Shubman Gill goes into the World Test Championship final on the back of a splendid IPL where he earned the Orange Cap. Former India men’s cricket team coach and Gujarat Titans mentor Gary Kirsten believes Shubman Gill has ‘incredible skills’ but it would be too early to compare him to legendary Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar. The former South Africa …

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2 years, 6 months ago

'His captaincy is a real lesson to many other skippers': Kirsten hails Hardik Pandya's 'massive role' in GT's success

Hindustan Times

Gujarat Titans were not considered among the favourites to win the title at the start of the Indian Premier League but they put all their detractors to shame by winning it on a canter. Experts and former players were almost unanimous in praising all-rounder Hardik Pandya in how he led the time. This was the first time Pandya led a …

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2 years, 11 months ago

IPL 2022: Shubman Gill could be a match-winner for Ahmedabad on his own, says mentor Gary Kirsten

India Today

Shubman Gill can be a match winner on his own and is at a stage where he should be a regular in international cricket, Ahmedabad team mentor and batting coach Gary Kirsten has said. Kirsten said that he is looking forward to working with Gill as a batting coach. We’re playing in the best competition in the world, just to …

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4 years, 4 months ago

MS Dhoni retires: Former coach Gary Kirsten hails former India captain as 'one of the best leaders'

Firstpost

The 52-year-old Kirsten, who was head coach of the Indian team between 2008 to 2011, thanked Dhoni for all the good memories that he made during his tenure. Their stint together yielded India the 2011 World Cup trophy and former India coach Gary Kirsten on Monday doffed his hat to the enigmatic Mahendra Singh Dhoni, calling him “one of the …

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4 years, 5 months ago

Gary Kirsten recalls time MS Dhoni 'cancelled the whole event' when former coach wasn't allowed entry

India TV News

Gary Kirsten is regarded as one of the best coaches in Indian cricket history at the turn of the century. The South African former cricketer coached the side to World Cup glory in 2011, and was also key to the team reaching the top spot in ICC Test Rankings. Recalling the incident, Kirsten said that it was this quality which …

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4 years, 6 months ago

Sachin Tendulkar wanted to give up cricket when I joined India as head coach: Gary Kirsten

India Today

World Cup-winning former India coach Gary Kirsten revealed Sachin Tendulkar wanted to retire from international cricket as early as 2007 as he wasn't enjoying the sport when he took over as head coach. Stressing that he had a great coaching journey with Sachin Tendulkar, Gary Kirsten said it was about facilitating an environment for the batting great to thrive in …

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4 years, 6 months ago

Sachin Tendulkar wanted to give up the game: Gary Kirsten reveals how Master Blaster thrived under him

India TV News

Gary Kirsten is one of the most loved cricket personalities in India. Under Kirsten's guidance, Team India won the 2011 World Cup with MS Dhoni as captain. Batting great Sachin Tendulkar also rejuvenated his career under Kirsten's guidance. Three years later, he scores 18 international hundreds in three years, goes back to batting where he wants to bat, and we …

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4 years, 6 months ago

Sachin Tendulkar Wasn't Enjoying Cricket, Wanted to Give Up in 2007: Gary Kirsten

News 18

Sachin Tendulkar wanted to give up cricket in 2007 when Gary Kirsten took over as India’s coach, the former South African opener has revealed. Tendulkar went on to make a dramatic turnaround from there, scoring as many as 24 international centuries since the start of World Cup 2007 till the end of his career in 2013. Speaking on Talk sports’ …

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4 years, 6 months ago

Gary Kirsten Reveals Bizarre Events That Preceded His Selection As Team India's Coach

ABP News

Former South African Test cricketer Gary Kirsten is widely regarded as one of India's most successful coaches in the new millennium. Speaking on the 'Cricket Collective' podcast, Kirsten revealed a "bizarre" series of events that preceded his selection as the coach of the Indian team. Kirsten also said that when he reached India for the interview, he came across Anil …

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Explained: Why Jason Gillespie resigned as Pakistan red-ball coach less than a year after his appointment?

After Gary Kirsten, Jason Gillespie resigns as Pakistan cricket coach

5 Players to play longest innings in Test cricket history

T20 World Cup 2024: Kirsten admits poor decision making after India prevails over Pakistan in New York

New Pakistan coach Gary Kirsten to join Pakistan cricket team in England

Pakistan hires CSK’s David Reid as mental and skill conditioning coach

Gary Kirsten named Pakistan white-ball head coach ahead of T20 World Cup, Jason Gillespie takes charge of Test team

Pakistan appoints Gary Kirsten as ODI, T20I head coach, Jason Gillespie in Test

Pakistan appoints Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillespie as cricket coaches

Pakistan appoint Kirsten as ODI, T20I head coach, Gillespie in Test

Pakistan Cricket Board appoints Gillespie and Kirsten as men’s head coaches

PCB likely to appoint separate foreign coaches for red ball and white ball formats: Report

IPL-17 | Shubman Gill has embraced captaincy, he'll learn to make tactical decisions: Gary Kirsten

How Gary Kirsten is using cricket to keep slum kids away from drugs in South Africa

How 'Guru Gary' is using cricket to keep slum kids away from drugs

Unfair to compare Shubman Gill to Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar so early, says Gary Kirsten

'His captaincy is a real lesson to many other skippers': Kirsten hails Hardik Pandya's 'massive role' in GT's success

IPL 2022: Shubman Gill could be a match-winner for Ahmedabad on his own, says mentor Gary Kirsten

MS Dhoni retires: Former coach Gary Kirsten hails former India captain as 'one of the best leaders'

Gary Kirsten recalls time MS Dhoni 'cancelled the whole event' when former coach wasn't allowed entry

Sachin Tendulkar wanted to give up cricket when I joined India as head coach: Gary Kirsten

Sachin Tendulkar wanted to give up the game: Gary Kirsten reveals how Master Blaster thrived under him

Sachin Tendulkar Wasn't Enjoying Cricket, Wanted to Give Up in 2007: Gary Kirsten

Gary Kirsten Reveals Bizarre Events That Preceded His Selection As Team India's Coach