Controversy surrounded the Pakistan men's cricket team as Gary Kirsten resigns as their white-ball head coach, just six months into his two-year contract. His replacement, Jason Gillespie, will lead the team for the upcoming Australia tour. The decision to appoint Mohammad Rizwan as white-ball captain amidst tensions within the team is believed to be one of the reasons for Kirsten's resignation. This comes after Pakistan's poor performance in the T20 World Cup and a series of changes in the selection panel, leaving some to question the team's chances at the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.
Babar Azam, who has been facing a dip in form, is set to be dropped from the Pakistani squad for the second Test against England. This decision comes after the embarrassing defeat in the first Test, in which Babar's string of low scores continued. While captain Shan Masood and Test coach Jason Gillespie have shown public support for Babar, the newly formed selection committee has recommended dropping him for the upcoming match. It is believed that time away from cricket could benefit Babar, who has not scored a Test half-century since December 2020, and he may also miss out on playing in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy.
After a long history of losses and draws, Bangladesh's men's cricket team finally achieved their first-ever victory against Pakistan in Test cricket. With a strong batting performance and exceptional bowling from Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Shakib al Hasan, Bangladesh secured a remarkable 10-wicket win over Pakistan in the first test of the series. This victory also marks the first time a visiting team has beaten Pakistan by 10 wickets on their home ground in Test cricket history.
Pakistan captain Shan Masood is facing backlash from fans after a "senseless" declaration in the first Test against Bangladesh allowed the visitors to take a lead. Mushfiqur Rahim's masterful 191 and contributions from the rest of the Bangladesh lineup saw the team surpass Pakistan's first-innings total and take a 117-run lead. Fans have criticised Masood's decision to leave out spinner Abrar Ahmed and declare the innings at 448/6, which seemed to backfire as Bangladesh piled on the runs in their first innings.
During the first Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh, captain Shan Masood was seen having a heated discussion with head coach Jason Gillespie in the dressing room. This comes as Bangladesh dominated Pakistan's bowlers, with a lead of 117 runs in their first innings. Mehidy Hasan, Bangladesh's bowler, spoke about their gameplan and confidence heading into Day 5. Gillespie, who is in his first assignment as Pakistan's head coach for Test cricket, will have to regroup his team in order to secure a win and avoid their first ever Test loss to Bangladesh.
After the Pakistan cricket team's disappointing performance at the T20 World Cup, there is a growing recognition that the team's inconsistent, unpredictable, and chaotic style of play is not effective. With new coaches Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillespie in charge, there is hope for a transformation and a more consistent and united team. However, they will face a difficult task in tackling the existing issues within the team environment.
Sources reveal that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is contemplating resting some senior players, including Babar Azam, Muhammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Shah Afridi, for the upcoming home Test series against Bangladesh. The decision will be finalized after consultation with Test captain Shan Masood, who is currently captaining Yorkshire, and new red-ball head coach Jason Gillespie. The PCB will also seek advice from white-ball head coach Gary Kirsten for their plans for the ICC Champions Trophy next year.
Amidst criticism for his slow approach and poor form in the T20 World Cup, Pakistani cricket team captain Babar Azam has faced harsh words from Indian legend Kris Srikkanth who believes that his style of playing is not suitable for T20 cricket. With Pakistan getting eliminated from the tournament, Azam's chances of reclaiming the Test captaincy are also at stake, with sources stating that Shan Masood will retain the position for now. Meanwhile, former Australian pacer Jason Gillespie has been appointed as the new red-ball coach for Pakistan, while Babar's brief stint as T20 captain came to an end in the series against New Zealand. With a change in leadership strategy, all eyes are now on Babar and his future in T20 cricket.
After two devastating losses to USA and India in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, Pakistan is facing elimination from the tournament. This has put pressure on T20I captain Babar Azam, who is expected to be replaced by Shan Masood. Reports also suggest that Azam's chances of regaining the Test captaincy appear bleak. Former Australian bowler Jason Gillespie will take over as Pakistan's red-ball head coach for the upcoming two-match series against Bangladesh, while Masood is set to continue as Test captain.
The Pakistan Cricket Board has named Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillespie as the new head coaches for the Pakistan senior men's cricket team in the white and red-ball formats, with former player Azhar Mahmood as the assistant coach. Both Kirsten and Gillespie bring a wealth of experience to the team, with Kirsten having coached India to a World Cup victory in 2011 and Gillespie previously coaching at the domestic level. The coaches are excited and honored to lead the talented team and aim to achieve success together on the field.