Gary Kirsten to Be Sacked After 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, Announces Former Pakistan Cricketer
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Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has predicted that Gary Kirsten, Pakistan’s current white-ball coach, will be sacked after the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. He believes that it would be a major achievement if Pakistan even finishes in the top four of the tournament under Kirsten’s guidance.
A Disappointing Start for Gary Kirsten
Gary Kirsten was appointed as Pakistan’s white-ball coach earlier this year with high hopes, especially given his successful past as the coach of the 2011 World Cup-winning team.
However, his tenure started on a rocky note as Pakistan faced a disappointing campaign in the 2024 T20 World Cup. The Men in Green suffered unexpected defeats, including losses to the USA and arch-rivals India, resulting in an early exit from the group stage.
Basit Ali’s Bold Prediction
In a video shared on his YouTube channel, Basit Ali didn’t hold back his criticism. He predicted that Kirsten’s time as coach would come to an end after the Champions Trophy. Basit Ali said:
“Congratulations to Gary Kirsten. He will be at the helm of the team till the Champions Trophy. However, he will be fired after the Champions Trophy. I am saying this now that it will be tata, bye bye for him. It will be a big achievement for Pakistan to make it to the top four. They have also stepped into the politics of Pakistani cricket. They won’t be successful.”
Kirsten’s Involvement in PCB’s Meeting
Amid the growing criticism, Kirsten was seen attending a meeting held by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in Lahore on September 23. The meeting, dubbed the ‘connection camp,’ included the team’s head coaches and senior players. The agenda focused on key issues such as workload management and fostering team unity.
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