'Stop Doing It To Yourselves': Kevin Pietersen Slams PCB After Gary Kirsten Quits As Head Coach

Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has lashed out at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after Gary Kirsten's sudden resignation as white-ball coach. Pietersen expressed his dismay on Twitter, questioning how the PCB could let go of a coach with Kirsten's impressive resume.

Gary Kirsten, who led India to ODI World Cup glory in 2011, had been appointed as Pakistan's white-ball coach just six months ago. His resignation comes as a shock, especially after the team's recent performances. Jason Gillespie, the current Test coach, has been appointed to coach the team on their upcoming white-ball tour of Australia.

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Kevin Pietersen slams PCB

Kevin Pietersen's tweet highlights the frustration and disappointment that many fans and experts feel regarding the PCB's decision-making. He emphasized that Pakistan has too much talent to be hindered by internal issues and inconsistent leadership.

"How can Pakistan Cricket lose Gary Kirsten’s with his resumè in coaching? One step forward the last few weeks and two steps back today! Stop doing it to yourselves. Too much talent to keep doing this kind of stuff!" Pietersen tweeted. 

Kevin Pietersen's comments serve as a wake-up call for the PCB to re-evaluate their approach and prioritize the team's success. With the talent and potential that Pakistan possesses, it is indeed puzzling to see the constant changes and setbacks that hinder their progress. 

Gary Kirsten's resignation came a day after PCB appointed Mohammad Rizwan as the captain of the white-ball teams, replacing Babar Azam . Media reports suggest that the delay in the announcement of the squad and captain for the Australia tour was due to discussions between Kirsten and PCB.  

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According to reports, Gary Kirsten was unhappy with PCB's decision to remove coaches and captains from the new selection committee, which was appointed after Pakistan lost the first Test match against England. Gillespie is also said to be unhappy with the move as it is not what he signed up for when he agreed to become the Test coach.