Gary Kirsten Urged to Quit Pakistan and “Come Back to India” by Harbhajan Singh After T20 World Cup

The recent debacle of the Pakistan Cricket Team in the T20 World Cup has ignited a wave of criticism, with former Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh urging Gary Kirsten to step down as head coach and “come back to India”.

Kirsten, a celebrated coach with a decorated career, has been at the helm of the Pakistan team since 2022. However, the team’s underwhelming performance in the tournament, including a humiliating loss to arch-rivals India, has led to growing calls for his resignation.

Harbhajan Singh, a vocal commentator and former India teammate of Kirsten, took to social media to express his disappointment, urging the South African to move on from the Pakistan job and return to India.

“Gary Kirsten should come back to India. He did great things with India in the past and can do it again,” Singh wrote on Twitter. “This Pakistan team needs a fresh start and a new direction.”

Singh’s comments reflect a growing sentiment among many cricket fans and analysts who believe that Kirsten’s tenure in Pakistan has reached its end. The team’s inconsistent performances and lack of progress under his leadership have fueled speculation about his future.

Kirsten’s association with India goes back to his successful stint as head coach of the national team from 2008 to 2011. During his tenure, India achieved historic wins, including the 2011 Cricket World Cup.

While Kirsten is yet to respond to Harbhajan Singh’s call, the pressure on him is mounting. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is expected to conduct a thorough review of the team’s performance at the T20 World Cup, and Kirsten’s future as coach could be on the line.

The calls for Kirsten to “come back to India” remain speculative, but the recent events have sparked a debate about his future in international cricket. With India in search of a new head coach after the resignation of Rahul Dravid, Kirsten’s experience and proven track record could make him a strong contender for the position.

However, it remains to be seen whether Kirsten will accept the challenge of leading the Indian team once again or if he will remain with Pakistan and attempt to turn their fortunes around. Regardless of his decision, the T20 World Cup disappointment has undoubtedly put Gary Kirsten’s coaching career at a crucial juncture.