An outburst by coach Gary Kirsten has sparked a major controversy in Pakistan cricket. Social media has been buzzing with quotes attributed to Kirsten, allegedly criticizing the Pakistan team for lack of unity and support among players.
The controversy began when quotes surfaced on social media, supposedly from Kirsten, saying, “There’s no unity in Pakistan’s team. They call it a team, but it isn’t a team. They aren’t supporting each other; everyone is separated, left and right. I’ve worked with many teams, but I’ve never seen such a situation.”
However, investigations revealed that these comments were part of a private debriefing session, not a public statement. The session took place after Pakistan’s victory over Ireland in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. According to Geo TV, Kirsten’s remarks were misunderstood and misrepresented on social media.
During the debriefing, Kirsten expressed his frustration about the team’s lack of unity. Some players reportedly leaked this information to the media, twisting his words to suit their narratives. A source from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) clarified, “Gary definitely didn’t say what has or is being reported.”
Kirsten, a former India coach and recently part of the Gujarat Titans coaching staff, confirmed to the PCB that he did not make any public criticism and does not engage on social media.
Pakistan’s early exit from the World Cup, following unexpected defeats to the USA and India, led to heavy criticism from former cricketers and pundits. The team’s hopes of advancing to the Super 8s were dashed when their fate relied on Ireland beating the USA, but the match was washed out.
The fallout from this incident has further intensified scrutiny of the team’s performance and internal dynamics.
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