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Kirsten quits as Pakistan’s white-ball coach within 6 months!

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Gary Kirsten has stepped down as Pakistan’s ODI and T20I head coach following a rift with the Pakistan Cricket Board within six months of being appointed.

The 56-year-old, who coached India to victory at  the 2011 ODI World, was appointed by the PCB on a two-year contract in April.

Kirsten and Pakistan’s Test coach Jason Gillespie have been involved in a rift with PCB after their selection powers were withdrawn, said a report in ESPNCricinfo.

Kirsten is expected to issue a statement later in the day.

Former South Africa player Kirsten had been working as a batting coach with Gujarat Titans in IPL before taking up the role as Pakistan’s head coach in ODIs and T20Is.

The development comes a week before Pakistan’s white-ball tour of Australia, starting on November 4.

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