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Aaqib Javed and Saqlain Mushtaq contenders to succeed Gary Kirsten as Pakistan’s white-ball coach | Cricket News – Times of India

Gary Kirsten. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Current senior selector Aaqib Javed and former spinner Saqlain Mushtaq are in fray to replace Gary Kirsten as Pakistan's new white ball coach after the former Proteas batter stepped down due to his differences with country's cricket board. The PCB, on Monday, officially confirmed that Kirsten had resigned and as an interim arrangement it has asked the red ball coach, Jason Gillispie to manage the team for the white ball series in Australia from November 4. But Gillespie has intimated that he would look at it as a one-off arrangement. "The problem is both Kirsten and Gillispie were not happy with their sudden demotion in powers with the selectors given powers to call all the shots," a source said. He said since Gillispie was in the midd...
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Shaheen Afridi dropped from Pakistan team for second Test against Bangladesh | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pakistan on Thursday dropped left-arm fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi from the must-win second Test against Bangladesh, following criticism for their crushing loss in the series opener. Former players were also quick to criticize Pakistan's team selection, believing that playing with two spinners was a better choice. Pakistan fielded four pacers.According to head coach Jason Gillispie, Shaheen is aware of the "situation" and is looking forward to spending time with his family during the break."We had a good conversation with him and he fully understands we are looking at the best combination for this game and the last few weeks have been interesting for him with fatherhood and other things, this break will allow him to spend time with his family," Gillispie said during the pre-m...