Published 17:01 IST, November 18th 2024
It's controversial/ PCB Publicly Embarrass Themselves Yet Again, Take A Big U-Turn On Aqib Javed In Less Than 24 hours
Just 24 hours after denying reports that Aqib Javed would replace Jason Gillespie as head coach, the PCB announced his appointment as interim head coach.
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ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has me a stunning U-turn on appointment of Aqib Javed as he coach of Pakistan men's cricket team, publicly embarrassing mselves in process yet again.
PCB's flip-flop continues as usual
Just 24 hours after denying reports that Aqib Javed would replace Jason Gillespie as he coach, PCB announced Javed's appointment as interim he coach of Pakistan's white-ball teams until ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This contrictory decision has left fans and experts alike scratching ir hes.
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PCB h initially dismissed reports of Aqib Javed's appointment, confirming that Jason Gillespie would remain in charge of team. However, board has now reversed its stance, appointing Javed as interim he coach and assigning him ditional responsibilities.
This flip-flop has raised questions about PCB's decision-making process and communication strategy. board's inability to stick to ir decisions has created uncertainty and instability within team.
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PCB As Indecisive As Ever
search for a permanent white-ball he coach continues, with PCB aiming to complete appointment by end of ICC Champions Trophy. Meanwhile, fans and players alike are left wondering about future direction of Pakistan cricket under current leership.
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Following Gary Kirsten's resignation, white-ball coaching position became vacant. Jason Gillespie, red-ball he coach, h temporarily taken charge of team during ir recent tour of Australia. He will now rejoin team for upcoming two-Test series in South Africa.
Pakistan's men's team has a busy schedule ahe, with several international matches lined up. y will play three ODIs and three T20Is in Zimbabwe from November 24 to December 5, followed by three white-ball matches in South Africa from December 10 to 22.
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In preparation for ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Pakistan will host an ODI triangular series featuring New Zealand and South Africa from February 8 to 14. This series will serve as a crucial warm-up for team ahe of Champions Trophy.
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16:52 IST, November 18th 2024