Pakistan cricketer Ahmed Shehzad has openly criticized the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after Gary Kirsten’s sudden resignation as head coach. Shehzad expressed his frustration on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), highlighting the ongoing issues within the board.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnother day, another humiliation for PCB management. Empty promises and lies don\u2019t sit well with everyone. We must stick to our words to survive in modern cricket!\u201d he wrote, echoing widespread concerns about PCB’s instability.<\/p>\n

Following Shehzad’s comments, former England captain Kevin Pietersen also questioned the PCB’s decision to part ways with Kirsten. \u201cHow can Pakistan Cricket lose Gary Kirsten with his coaching r\u00e9sum\u00e9? One step forward in recent weeks, and two steps back today! Stop doing this to yourselves. There\u2019s too much talent to keep making these mistakes!\u201d he posted on X.<\/p>\n

Kirsten, a former South African cricketer who coached India to the 2011 World Cup victory, had joined the PCB in April 2024 on a two-year contract to lead the ODI and T20 teams. However, his tenure lasted only six months, raising eyebrows about the internal politics within the PCB.<\/p>\n

The PCB announced Kirsten\u2019s resignation via X, stating that they accepted his departure and appointed current Test team coach Jason Gillespie to lead the team on the upcoming white-ball tour of Australia. \u201cThe Pakistan Cricket Board today announced that Jason Gillespie will coach the men\u2019s team during next month\u2019s white-ball tour of Australia after Gary Kirsten submitted his resignation,\u201d read the statement.<\/p>\n

Reports indicate that tensions escalated when the PCB stripped both Kirsten and Gillespie of their voting rights in team selection. This decision hinted at underlying friction between the board and its coaching staff, likely influencing Kirsten\u2019s choice to resign.<\/p>\n

As the team prepares for the series against Australia, all eyes will be on Gillespie’s leadership. The PCB faces increasing pressure to restore stability and regain public confidence amid this wave of discontent. The future of Pakistan cricket hinges on whether the board can learn from these mistakes and foster a more cohesive environment.<\/p>\n