Srinagar: Praising his old friend Gary Kristen, former South Africa batter AB de Villiers has said that newly appointed Pakistan ODI and T20 coach will polish Pakistan cricket.
Kirsten, who won the 2011 World Cup with India, was appointed on a two-year deal and he will be in charge of the side for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024, next year’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan, ACC T20 Asia Cup 2025 and the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka.
“I just want to say one thing, prepare to see a more polished Pakistan. Prepare to see some players lift themselves to the top. Those who will show themselves on the world stage and take the game to the next level,” the South African legend said while talking on his YouTube channel.
“Pakistan will emerge as a very competitive team in white-ball cricket. I hope they will be knocking the doors in the knockout stages in the T20 World Cup.”
He also talked about the time he worked with Kirsten when he coached South Africa while De Villiers was the skipper. Mr. 360 recalled how Kirsten helped him by being a great support.
“I’m not better than you, I’m just here to support you. Whether it’s during pressure, good times, or bad times,” De Villiers stated.