'Didn't interact much': Mohsin Naqvi breaks silence on Gary Kirsten 'interference' claims
Pakistan Cricket Board chief Mohsin Naqvi has responded to former head coach Gary Kirsten's claims of significant "interference" during his tenure. Naqvi stated he had limited engagement with Kirsten and suggested those directly involved should address the allegations. Kirsten, who resigned after six months, cited constant external noise and punitive actions as major challenges.
NEW DELHI: Pakistan Cricket Board chief Mohsin Naqvi on Monday responded to allegations made by former head coach Gary Kirsten, who claimed there was significant “interference” during his short stint with Pakistan cricket. Naqvi, speaking at a press conference at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, was asked about Kirsten’s remarks. He said he had ‘limited engagement’ with Kirsten during his tenure as coach.
“I didn’t have many interactions with Gary Kirsten, so it would be better if those people who were co-ordinating things with him and involved regularly with him responded in detail to his allegations,” Naqvi told reporters. Kirsten’s tenure as Pakistan head coach lasted just six months. The South African great was appointed in April 2024 on a two-year contract but resigned in October 2024.
What are Kirsten’s claims? In an interview with talkSPORT, Kirsten opened up about the challenges he faced during his time with the Pakistan team. “The thing that surprised me more than anything was the level of interference.
I don’t think I have ever seen it at that level before. Did it surprise me? I don’t know, but it was significant," Kirsten said while speaking to talkSPORT Cricket.