Gary Kirsten joins Pakistan team as England T20I series looms

ISLAMABAD: Gary Kirsten, the distinguished former South African cricketer, has joined Pakistan’s squad in Leeds ahead of their T20I series against England.

Welcomed by team management and captain Babar Azam, Kirsten received the team’s training jersey from senior manager Wahab Riaz.

Kirsten, now the head coach of Pakistan’s white-ball squad, is set to oversee the team’s practice sessions starting from Monday. These sessions will span from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, with a final practice slated for Tuesday afternoon.

The four-match T20I series kicks off at Headingley on May 22. Following this series, Pakistan will head to the United States for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, beginning their campaign against co-host USA on June 4, and facing arch-rivals India on June 9.

Pakistan Squad for England Series:

– Babar Azam (c)

– Abrar Ahmed

– Azam Khan

– Fakhar Zaman

– Haris Rauf

– Hasan Ali

– Iftikhar Ahmed

– Imad Wasim

– Mohammad Abbas Afridi

– Mohammad Amir

– Mohammad Rizwan

– Irfan Khan

– Naseem Shah

– Saim Ayub

– Salman Agha

– Shadab Khan

– Shaheen Afridi

– Usman Khan

T20I Series Schedule:

– May 22: First T20I at Leeds

– May 25: Second T20I at Birmingham

– May 28: Third T20I at Cardiff

– May 30: Fourth T20I at The Oval

Kirsten’s involvement is expected to boost the team’s performance, leveraging his extensive experience and strategic acumen. His presence marks a significant moment for the Pakistani squad as they prepare to challenge a strong England side and build momentum ahead of the World Cup.

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