Foreign coaches urge PCB to avoid disciplinary action against players

Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillespie advise board to prioritise performance over discipline in the upcoming season

Both foreign head coaches of the Pakistan team, Gary Kirsten for white-ball cricket and Jason Gillespie for Tests, have recommended that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) avoid taking disciplinary actions against players, allowing them to concentrate on the upcoming international season.

According to a report, there were initial talks about forming a disciplinary committee to address player misconduct during tours of Ireland, England, and the World T20 Cup.

However, no such committee has been established yet as per the board's constitution. The PCB constitution requires the chairman to appoint independent disciplinary or probe committees to handle such issues.

The source revealed that PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi had thorough discussions with the head coaches Jason Gillespie and Gary Kirsten, as well as selectors Mohammad Yousuf and Asad Shafiq. Following these discussions, the board was advised to prioritise future performances.

The source stated that the head coaches, in consultation with the captains, will manage players' workloads and rest periods, but only players who have underperformed for some time might be dropped for the upcoming season.

Furthermore, Pakistan is set to field a full-strength squad for the first Test against Bangladesh later this month, with Jason Gillespie expected to arrive in Rawalpindi by Monday to start a training camp for the probables.