Delhi: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed former South African opener Gary Kirsten as the head coach of Pakistan's white-ball team and former Australian fast bowler Jason Gillespie as the head coach of the red-ball team. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi along with Azhar Mahmood in Lahore said that today's press conference is related to the coaches of the national team.

Mohsin said that Jason Gillespie is being brought in as the coach of Pakistan's Test team, while South Africa's Gary Kirsten will be the coach of the white-ball national team. The arrival of these foreign players is proof that they have faith in our ability. He said that Azhar Mahmood will be the assistant coach of Pakistan cricket team for all formats.

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The PCB chairman further said that the job of the cricket board is not to collect money and deposit it in banks. Hopefully we will perform better for Pakistan cricket. Naqvi said that coaches of women's cricket team are also being brought, they will bring women's cricket to the level of equality.

Meanwhile, Azhar Mahmood said, “I am grateful to PCB for trusting me. My aim is to bring Pakistan team to the top. For the first time two foreign coaches are coming to Pakistan. In such a situation, my role will be very important.”

Talking about the fitness of national cricketers, Mohsin Naqvi said, “Fitness was never given any attention. Look at the fitness of the world's players, we have to work on fitness. How can fitness be spoiled by fitness camps? Stay with the foreign coach team. We will work with the coaches and teams.”

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PCB Chairman said, “At present the government and the cricket board are stable. Changes keep happening. I have given some of my powers to the selection committee. I don't hold everything in my hands. We have a mix of foreign coaches along with local coaches. We have to recognize our mistakes and improve them. The purpose of bringing foreign coaches is to improve the team. If any player does not know English, he will learn and Azhar Mahmood is with him.”

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It is known that under the guidance of Gary Kirsten, the Indian team won the ICC World Cup 2011 title. At that time, Gary was the chief coach of Team India and the great wicketkeeper batsman Mahendra Singh Dhoni was the captain.

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