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Pakistan appoint Jason Gillespie and Gary Kirsten as Test and white-ball coach
Pakistan have appointed Jason Gillespie as the new head coach of Pakistan’s Test team, while South African legend Gary Kirsten has been named Pakistan's white-ball coach. Jason Gillespie is the former Australia fast bowler and carries experience in abundance. Meanwhile, Azhar Mahmood, who was coaching the team temporarily, will remain as the assistant coach across all formats. All three of them have been signed on two-year contracts.
"I am grateful to the PCB for their faith in my abilities and giving me the honour of coaching one of the most highly-regarded and talented cricket teams in the traditional format of the sport. Leading the Pakistan cricket team is a big achievement for any coach, given its rich legacy and passionate fan base," Gillespie was quoted as saying by the PCB.
"I love Test cricket and being able to focus on that is something I like very much. I also love the fact that there is so much talent in Pakistan. I like to think that I can help in some way to grow and develop the players. I want to win Tests – that is why I am taking this role. I love winning and I know we have got the skill to make that happen," he added.
"It’s a tremendous honour to be entrusted with the responsibility of coaching the Pakistan men’s national team in white-ball cricket and to rejoin the international cricket arena after some time. I eagerly anticipate this opportunity and aim to contribute positively to the Pakistan men's national team in limited-overs cricket," Gary Kirsten was quoted as saying by the PCB.
"One of the beautiful aspects of cricket is its universality. Across cultures, there’s a shared understanding when we discuss the game. My goal is to unite the Pakistan men’s white-ball team, harnessing their considerable talents towards a common objective, and achieving success together on the field," he said.
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