Overview
- Gary Kirsten said he quit as Pakistan’s white-ball coach in 2024 because of unprecedented external interference that left coaches as the easiest targets when results dipped.
- He described constant outside noise and punitive responses to poor performance, questioning the point of hiring a coach without meaningful influence over decisions.
- Jason Gillespie later departed after being sidelined, with public complaints over staff changes such as Tim Nielsen’s dismissal, reinforcing concerns about instability.
- Recent media reports of PKR 5 million fines for Pakistan’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad drew a sad but unsurprised reaction from Kirsten, who praised players’ professionalism.
- Sri Lanka Cricket has confirmed Kirsten as its head coach on a two-year deal starting April 15, 2026.