Gary Kirsten discussed his choice to become Pakistan’s white-ball head coach, citing compelling factors that drew him to the role. He expressed a keen interest in aiding the team’s pursuit of World Cup success. Kirsten aims to leverage his experience and expertise to guide the Men in Green towards achieving their ambitions on the global stage. His commitment underscores a shared vision with the Pakistan Cricket Board as they strategize for future tournaments.
Gary Kirsten As a Coach:
Gary Kirsten, renowned for coaching India to victory in the 2011 World Cup, was recently appointed as Pakistan’s head coach. He is expected to join the team after completing his current duties with Gujarat Titans in the IPL. Kirsten’s arrival signifies Pakistan’s strategic preparation for the upcoming marquee event in June. With his proven track record and experience, Kirsten aims to infuse expertise and guidance into the Men in Green camp, fostering a cohesive strategy to excel on the international stage once again. His transition from IPL to the Pakistan setup highlights his commitment to shaping the team’s future success.
Gary Kirsten About His Decision:
Kirsten shared insights into his decision to join the Pakistan team, highlighting the appeal of collaborating with top-tier cricketers. He emphasized the opportunity to work with talented athletes as a motivating factor behind his choice. Kirsten’s perspective underscores his enthusiasm for nurturing talent and contributing to Pakistan’s cricketing success. His eagerness to engage with elite players reflects a commitment to elevating the team’s performance and achieving collective goals on the international stage.
He said, “I think Pakistan sits as one of the top four to five coaching jobs in the world internationally. The Proposition to work with some of the best cricketers in the world was appealing to me. what is important is that I have the opportunity to Work with some of the best cricketers in the world and that excites me.”
Later he added, “My view on Pakistan cricket hasn’t shifted for a long time. There is always an expectation that it should be a high-performing team all the time. We know in team sports, that’s not always the case. It’s always wonderful from a coaching perspective when you can help them (players) unlock the real potential. that’s what I’m looking forward to. I’m really looking forward to working with those individual players and then team and assisting them that way.”
Kirsten will integrate into the team as Pakistan prepares their squad for the upcoming World Cup. He discussed his role in steering Pakistan towards success in the forthcoming tournaments over the next two years. Kirsten emphasized his commitment to maximizing the team’s potential and fostering a winning mindset. His focus on strategic planning and player development underscores his ambition to position Pakistan as a formidable force in international cricket.
He said, “If you can win one of those three ICC Events, that will be an amazing achievement on its own, whether it’s the upcoming event (T20 World Cup) or it is two years from now.”
He further said, “ My job is to make sure that the team operates at its best, it’s as simple as that. And if the team is operating at its best, we will always have a good chance of winning a trophy.”
On Coaching Philosophy:
Kirsten elaborated on his coaching philosophy, emphasizing the importance of continuity and consistency within the team to achieve success. Kirsten said, “I am certainly a big fan of continuity and consistency. Those are two words that are really important to me. So, there might be some frustration around players in and out of form, and that happens in the game. I would certainly push hard to make sure that the environment remains consistent. If I’m going to pick a player because I backed him, that player is staying and not going anywhere until and unless it gets to a point where we would have to make a shift. As a coach, I’m a big believer in continuity and consistency.”
Later he added, “My recipe is to stay under the radar in many ways and allow the players to enjoy the success and, when things aren’t going well, it’s to let know that we are all together in this to go where we want to go.”
As the T20 World Cup is coming soon, all the teams are gearing up well. Before that, Pakistan will face Ireland in May 10. After that, England will play another four T20 matches against World Cup begin in May 22.
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