Gary Kirsten calls for professionalism, unity in Pakistan cricket
What's the story
Gary Kirsten, the white-ball coach of Pakistan's cricket team, has called for increased professionalism and unity among players. He made these remarks during a press conference organized by the Pakistan Cricket Board on Monday. The discussion was part of a 'Connection Camp,' where team management and selected players convened to strategize about the future of Pakistani cricket.
Performance issues
Kirsten addresses recent performance woes
Kirsten's call for change comes amid a challenging period for Pakistan cricket. The team has recently been eliminated early from both the ODI and T20 World Cups, and suffered their first home Test series defeat against Bangladesh. These setbacks have led to rumors of internal divisions within the team, which were addressed by Test captain Shan Masood in an earlier press conference.
Success traits
Kirsten outlines 3 key traits for success
Kirsten emphasized the need for three key traits in players: professionalism, pride, and unity. He believes these qualities are essential for the national team's success. "I think we all agree we want the Pakistan team to be as successful as it possibly can be across all formats," he stated during the press conference.
Vision
Kirsten's vision for a successful Pakistani cricket team
Kirsten, a former coach of the Indian cricket team, expressed his belief that everyone in Pakistan wants their cricket team to succeed. However, he emphasized the need for certain steps to be taken before they can start winning matches, series, and tournaments again. "It's a very talented cricket team across all formats," he said.