Pakistan’s white-ball coach Gary Kirsten has demanded 3 major elements from players of Pakistan cricket after Day 1 of the connection camp organized by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
Speaking at the press conference, Kirsten emphasized the need revive pride within Pakistan cricket. Speaking on the topic, Kirsten asked for 3 major changes from the players – professionalism, pride and unity while representing the team on a national level.
“It was a fantastic time today to be part of this connection camp. I think the intention around it was to align our purposes for the team. I think we all agree we want the Pakistan team to be as successful as it possibly can be across all the formats. And we spend today just going through the various things that can help us and help the team be the best version of itself. So I think, from the team and the players in terms of their levels of professionalism, was one thing that we spoke about that was really important. And I think the commitments around making sure that they are. And present themselves as best they can for the for the nation, and to bring pride back into Pakistan cricket,” Kirsten said in the press conference.
The former South African cricketer believes that certain steps need to be followed before the Pakistan team gets back to winning matches, series and tournaments.
“I think we we all want a successful team, don’t we, and we want the team to do well in everything that they play in. And there’s no reason why it can’t. It’s a very talented cricket team across all the formats, but there are processes that you need to put in place. And this and I think that’s what we focusing on. We want to know that we got a robust system in the country and that there’s competition for places, and that our team is unified in its approach to competing against the best teams in the world,” Kirsten concluded.
