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5 days ago
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'If Gill Becomes Good Man Manager Like Dhoni…': Ex-India Coach's Advise To Test Captain
Last Updated: Former India coach Gary Kirsten has advised Shubman Gill to develop strong man-management skills like MS Dhoni to become a great captain. BCCI's decision to name Shubman Gill as India's Test captain after Rohit Sharma raised quite a few eyebrows. However, the young batter from Punjab accepted the responsibility with both hands and even delivered decently in the ongoing Test series against England. Gill is currently the top scorer of the series, amassing 607 runs in just three matches. Moreover, he led the team to a first-ever victory at Edgbaston. But overall, he seems to be under a bit of pressure as the team trails 2-1 in the 5-match series. Former South Africa cricketer and ex-India coach Gary Kirsten has praised Gill's early signs as captain and advised him to become a great man-manager like MS Dhoni. 'Well, it's early days. I think he's got great potential. Captaincy is a whole lot of things that you've got to put together. He's a great thinker in the game. He's a good player himself. But there's a whole bunch of things you've got to get right," Kirsten told 'And I think man management is going to play, like any leader. Dhoni was an incredible man-manager. If he can get that component of his leadership really fired up, I think he has all the credentials to become a great captain for India." Gill began the series with 147 at Headingley, followed by 269 and 161 in the two innings at Edgbaston. His total of 430 runs in a single Test is the second-highest match aggregate in Test history. He also won the Player of the Match award in India's 336-run win in Birmingham. However, he struggled in the third Test at Lord's, scoring just 22 runs across two innings, and India lost the match. Gill will now look to return to form in the fourth Test at Old Trafford, Manchester, and help India level the series. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India Today
5 days ago
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Shubman Gill must become a man manager like MS Dhoni to be great captain: Gary Kirsten
Former South Africa cricketer and India head coach Gary Kirsten has suggested Shubman Gill to become an incredible man manager like MS Dhoni. Gill has been recently appointed India's new Test captain following the retirement of Rohit Sharma from the longest format. The star batter is having a tough time as a leader in the ongoing series against England, trailing by 1-2 in the Gary Kirsten shared his views on Gill's captaincy, saying that he's made good early impression and has all the abilities to become a great India captain. Kirsten also suggested him to become a great man manager like MS Dhoni.'Well, it's early days. I think he's got great potential. Captaincy is a whole lot of things that you've got to put together. He's a great thinker in the game. He's a good player himself. But there's a whole bunch of things you've got to get right. And I think man management is going to play, like any leader. Dhoni was an incredible man-manager. If he can get that component of his leadership really fired up, I think he has all the credentials to become a great captain for India,' Kirsten said in an interview with Gill is enjoying rich form ever since being handed the full-time captaincy, having scored 607 runs from three matches so far at an average of 101.16 with three centuries to his name. He started the series with a magnificent innings of 147 in the first Test at Headingley, Leeds and followed it up with knocks of 269 and 161 in the two innings respectively at Edgbaston, a result, he etched his name in the record books, registering the second highest match aggregate in a Test of 430 runs and was also adjudged Player of the Match in India's 336-run victory. However, Gill failed to continue his form in the third Test at Lord's scoring just 22 runs across two innings as India ended up losing the Test. Hence, he will be eager to bounce back with a big score in the fourth match in Manchester and help India make a comeback in the series.- EndsMust Watch
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16-06-2025
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Gary Kirsten exposes 'outside' influence and 'agendas' that drove him away from Pakistan: 'It was tumultuous few months'
Gary Kirsten lefty his coaching job with the Pakistan cricket team in just six months. Kirsten has now made stunning claims about what drove him away. read more Former Pakistan cricket team coach Gary Kirsten has exposed the difficulties he faced as the white-ball coach of the Men in Green that forced him to resign just six months into the job. Kirsten was made Pakistan's white-ball coach in April 2024, but his tenure lasted only till October . It was reported that he resigned due to differences with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi. But the former South African cricketer, who coached India to the 2011 World Cup win, has now finally revealed what forced his exit from Pakistan. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Agendas and outside influence drove Kirsten away from Pakistan Kirsten revealed that there's too much influence of non-cricketing people on cricketing matters in the PCB. He also did not like the fact that, despite being the coach, he was not able to shape the team in the way he wanted. 'It was a tumultuous few months,' Kirsten was quoted as saying by Wisden. 'I realised quite quickly I wasn't going to have much of an influence. Once I was taken off selection and asked to take a team and not be able to shape the team, it became very difficult as a coach then to have any sort of positive influence on the group.' 'Cricket teams need to be run by cricket people,' said Kirsten. 'When that's not happening and when there's a lot of noise from the outside that's very influential noise, it's very difficult for leaders within the team to walk a journey that you feel like you need to walk in order to take this team to where it needs to go.' Kirsten bemoaned the lack of focus while working with the Pakistan cricket team and 'dealing with other agendas'. He, however, felt that the Pakistan players could do well if they were allowed to work without interference. 'I'm too old now to be dealing with other agendas, I just want to coach a cricket team, work with the players – I love the Pakistan players, they're great guys. I had a very short period of time with them and I feel for them. More than any other team in the world, they feel the pressure of performance massively, when they lose it's hectic for them and they feel that. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'But they're professional cricketers and I'm a professional cricket coach. When we get into that environment, there are generally certain things you do to help a team be the best that they can be, and when there's no interference, you go down the road, and if it's a talented group of guys, you're generally going to have success,' said Kirsten.
NDTV
16-06-2025
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- NDTV
Gary Kirsten Takes Aim At PCB Over Pakistan Cricket's Downfall: "It Became Very Difficult..."
Former South African cricketer Gary Kirsten, who coached India to the 2011 ODI World Cup win, revealed that a quick realisation of how he wasn't going to have much influence as Pakistan's white-ball coach forced him to step down. Kirsten was appointed as Pakistan's white-ball coach in April 2024, the same time when Jason Gillespie became the Test team head coach. But just six months into his job, Kirsten resigned from the role. Months later, Gillespie, who was the coach when Pakistan won the ODI series in Australia, quit the team's coaching staff. "It was a tumultuous few months. I realised quite quickly I wasn't going to have much of an influence. Once I was taken off selection and asked to take a team and not be able to shape the team, it became very difficult as a coach then to have any sort of positive influence on the group," Kirsten said on the Wisden Podcast. Kirsten, who was also batting coach of the Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL), further stated he is open to a return to coaching the Pakistan team, but under the right circumstances and with no external noise. "If I got invited back to Pakistan tomorrow, I would go, but I would want to go for the players, and I would want to go under the right circumstances. Cricket teams need to be run by cricket people. When that's not happening and when there's a lot of noise from the outside that's very influential noise, it's very difficult for leaders within the team to walk a journey that you feel like you need to walk in order to take this team to where it needs to go." "I'm too old now to be dealing with other agendas; I just want to coach a cricket team and work with the players – I love the Pakistan players; they're great guys. I had a very short period of time with them, and I feel for them. More than any other team in the world, they feel the pressure of performance massively; when they lose, it's hectic for them, and they feel that." "But they're professional cricketers, and I'm a professional cricket coach. When we get into that environment, there are generally certain things you do to help a team be the best that they can be, and when there's no interference, you go down the road, and if it's a talented group of guys, you're generally going to have success," he concluded.
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Business Standard
15-06-2025
- Sport
- Business Standard
Gary Kirsten reveals why he left Pakistan coaching role just after 6 months
Gary Kirsten's short-lived stint as Pakistan's white-ball head coach came to an end after just six months, and now the South African has opened up on what led to his early exit. Reflecting on his experience, Kirsten admitted that despite his admiration for the players, the lack of influence on team decisions and the administrative chaos surrounding the side made his position untenable. Appointed in April 2024, Kirsten quickly realised he would not have the decision-making authority he was initially promised. His remarks echo the frustrations expressed by Jason Gillespie, Pakistan's former red-ball coach, who also stepped down citing similar challenges. Stripped of Role in Selection Process Kirsten revealed that he was sidelined from the selection process shortly after taking over. Once removed from squad selection duties, he felt it was nearly impossible to make a real impact as a coach. 'When you're asked to lead a team without shaping its composition, your ability to positively influence results is limited,' he said. The absence of a clear coaching mandate left him feeling powerless, reducing his role to little more than a caretaker. Admiration for Players, Despite the System Despite the challenges, Kirsten remained full of praise for Pakistan's players. He said that working with them was the highlight of his tenure and even expressed a willingness to return—but only under the right conditions. According to him, Pakistan's players are deeply passionate and face immense pressure with every performance. He emphasised that they need space and support—something difficult to find in a turbulent administrative set-up. Coaching Should Be Left to Cricket Professionals In his final assessment, Kirsten stressed that cricketing decisions should be left to those with expertise. 'Cricket teams must be run by cricket people,' he said, highlighting that off-field agendas and external pressures make success nearly impossible. His message was clear: for Pakistan to thrive, the system must change.
