Gary Kirsten has been dominating the headlines ever since his locker room conversation was leaked after Pakistan cricket team’s embarrassing early exit from the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Now, Indian commentator Harsha Bhogle reacted to the whole sage with a sensational statement.
Kirsten was appointed head coach of the Pakistan cricket team on April 29, and the South African maestro joined the team on May 20, but his short time with the players was enough to know all the drama within Pakistan cricket.
Gary Kirsten’s ‘no unity in the team’ chat leaked after Pakistan’s exit from T20 World Cup 2024
The Men in Blue managed to win their last two Group A matches against Canada and Ireland, but their early defeats against the United States and India did not help them as the 2009 T20 World Cup winner failed to reach the Super Cup. Eighth leg of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024. After the last match against Ireland, the coach expressed his disappointment.
According to Pakistani media, Kirsten, in a direct conversation with the Pakistan team in the dressing room after their exit from the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024, expressed concern over the team’s fitness levels, saying that their fitness level Physics was below average and did not meet his expectations. .
In a critical assessment, Kirsten also pointed out a significant gap in skill levels compared to international standards. The coach said that Pakistani players do not have clarity about shot selection during matches, despite having a lot of experience at the highest level.
He also stated that the Pakistan team had “no unity” since he joined the team and that the situation in the dressing room was the worst he had seen in his coaching career. Kirsten also made it clear that players who show improvement will remain part of the team, while those who do not meet the standards will be removed from the team.
Harsha Bhogle reacts to Gary Kirsten’s leaked conversation with Pakistan cricket team
Well, Kirsten’s comment created a stir on social media and within Pakistan, and Harsha Bhogle, a well-known broadcaster, said that her leaked conversation with the Men in Green would be a good learning curve for Kirsten.
Bhogle also highlighted how the former Indian coach worked amazingly with the Indian team and won the 2011 World Cup with them despite having strong and impeccable characters in the team like Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni.
The commentator said such incidents expose insecurity within the Pakistan team, but hopes they do well to seek the benefits of Kirsten’s knowledge. However, Bhogle has indirectly warned the South African legend about the true colors of the Pakistani players.
Harsha Bhogle posted on It will be a learning curve for Gary Kirsten, but he is a good man and Pakistan would do well to reap the benefits of his knowledge. When he was with India, he was surrounded by tough people but also players of impeccable character. He created a fabulous combination.”
Here is Harsha Bhogle’s X post:
When a private conversation inside a dressing room is leaked, with some embellishments, I’m sure, it exposes internal insecurity. It will be a learning curve for Gary Kirsten, but he is a good man and Pakistan would do well to reap the benefits of his knowledge. When he was with…
– Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) June 17, 2024