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Gary Kirsten says he was not shocked to hear Pakistan cricketers were fined for under-performance at T20 World Cup | Cricket News

Gary Kirsten says he was not shocked to hear Pakistan cricketers were fined for under-performance at T20 World Cup | Cricket News

3 min readMar 21, 2026 11:44 PM IST After he took over the Sri Lankan cricket team, Gary Kirsten has opened up about his short stint at the helm of Pakistan cricket team. He pointed out that there was a lot of “interference” in his five-months-long role with the Pakistan Cricket Board, although he did not reveal by whom. He also said that reports that Pakistan cricketers were fined by the PCB for their failure to make it to the semis of the T20 World Cup was not surprising. “I’m not particularly shocked (by reports of Pakistan players being fined). For me, it’s just sad. I mean, those players are giving their all and I’ve got to know them well. You know, all of them. So I’ve got an emotional attachment to a lot of those guys. I saw them in Colombo and it was great connecting with them again. And they’re good guys. They want to do well for their country. So it’s never nice when you see that,” Kirsten said in an interview …

‘You could literally pick three teams’: Gary Kirsten amazed by India’s depth after T20 World Cup triumph | Cricket News

‘You could literally pick three teams’: Gary Kirsten amazed by India’s depth after T20 World Cup triumph | Cricket News

3 min readMar 11, 2026 01:49 PM IST When Gary Kirsten looks at Indian cricket today, he notices not just the quality of the players but also the remarkable depth available to the team. Recently, Kirsten spoke about the growth of Indian cricket and mentioned that the system is now so strong that the country could “literally pick three teams” that could compete at the highest level. For decades, Indian cricket centred around a few iconic names. Their performances often determined the team’s success. The expectation was that a small group of star players would lead the side through critical moments. However, the former South African opener believed the landscape has changed dramatically. “There are just so many good Indian players around now. I mean, you could literally pick three teams,” he told Wisden. He felt this depth has lessened the reliance on a few individuals and created a stronger system where competition for spots is intense. “There’s just so much depth in the system in India now,” Kirsten added. Kirsten, who coached India from …

Gary Kirsten Appointed as Sri Lanka Head Coach

Gary Kirsten Appointed as Sri Lanka Head Coach

Former South Africa opener Gary Kirsten has been appointed as the head coach of the Sri Lanka Men’s team, effective from April 15. His appointment comes after SLC named Jamie Siddons as the head coach of the National Women’s Team. Kirsten has a brilliant record in international career representing South Africa, has also served as a head coach of India’s men’s cricket team from 2008 to 2011 and the head coach of South Africa national team from 2011 to 2013. “The appointment of the new head coach is part of Sri Lanka Cricket’s efforts to revamp the structure of the National High Performance Centre,” said SLC in a statement. During his tenure with the respective teams, he guided both teams to new heights in international cricket, where India won the title in the 2011 ODI World Cup, while South Africa became the number 1-ranked team in all formats by 2013. Gary Kirsten has been involved with Namibia Cricket as a consultant during the recently concluded Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. During his playing career, Gary …

Gary Kirsten appointed as Sri Lanka men’s team head coach | Cricket News

Gary Kirsten appointed as Sri Lanka men’s team head coach | Cricket News

2 min readUpdated: Mar 9, 2026 07:43 PM IST Sri Lanka on Monday appointed South Africa’s Gary Kirsten as the new head coach for their men’s team, replacing Sanath Jayasuriya. the board announced. “Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to announce the appointment of former South African cricketer Gary Kirsten as the new head coach of the national men’s team, effective from 15 April,2026,” the Sri Lanka Cricket Board posted on Instagram. His appointment with Sri Lanka Cricket will be for a two-year term ending on 14 April 2028,” the release added. Among Kirsten’s primary responsibilities will be guiding the Sri Lanka National Men’s Team in its preparation and campaign for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027, which will be held in South Africa, Namibia, and Zimbabwe. The appointment of the new head coach is part of Sri Lanka Cricket’s efforts to revamp the structure of the National High Performance Center. Kirsten coached India from 2008 to 2011, guiding them to the ODI World Cup in the last year of his tenure. He also managed South …

When Will Kirsten Storms Return As Maxie Jones Onscreen? Here’s What We Know

When Will Kirsten Storms Return As Maxie Jones Onscreen? Here’s What We Know

General Hospital ( Photo Credit – X ) Back in August 2025, Kirsten Storms was last seen on General Hospital as Maxie Jones. For the unversed, the actress took an extended leave for her health last year, which is why the character she plays fell into a coma and was sent to a care facility in Boston to recover, thus accommodating the exit. It has now been confirmed that Kirsten is back on set now, which means it’s time for Maxie to wake up from her coma and get back into the storylines. Especially now that Nathan West, Maxie’s husband and love of her life, has been revealed to be alive. Here’s everything we know about this return. General Hospital: When Will Kirsten Storms Return As Maxie Jones Onscreen? Kirsten took to her Instagram to share the update and captioned the post, “Boom. 2026 already…that was fast. Back at work!” She added, “Seriously missing my BugBug though,” referring to her daughter. The soap star then concluded the update post, “California doesn’t feel right without her …

Roofman movie review: Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst anchor a soft-edged true-crime tale

Roofman movie review: Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst anchor a soft-edged true-crime tale

Cast: Channing Tatum, Kirsten Dunst, Ben Mendelsohn, LaKeith Stanfield, Juno Temple, Peter Dinklage Director: Derek Cianfrance Rating: ★★★.5 Roofman arrives as an unlikely entry in Derek Cianfrance’s filmography — a filmmaker best known for bruised romances and moral unease — taking inspiration from a true-crime oddity that sounds almost fictional. Set in the mid-2000s, the film follows Manchester (Channing Tatum), a father struggling to re-enter civilian life after military service. Gifted with near-obsessive powers of observation, he channels that skill into a series of meticulously planned, non-violent robberies, entering fast-food restaurants through their roofs and treating employees with disarming courtesy. Channing Tatum in a still from Roofman When he is finally caught and handed a long prison sentence, Manchester engineers a daring escape and disappears — not into another city, but into the hidden rafters of a Toys “R” Us store. From there, he secretly observes the lives below, forming routines, attachments and eventually a risky romance under a false identity. The good Derek approaches the material with surprising tenderness. Rather than sensationalising the crimes, …

Celebs who get Tom Cruise’s Christmas coconut cake: Glen Powell, Kirsten Dunst, Rosie O’Donnell, and more

Celebs who get Tom Cruise’s Christmas coconut cake: Glen Powell, Kirsten Dunst, Rosie O’Donnell, and more

Tom Cruise sends a delicious coconut cake to a list of celebrities every year during the holiday season. Most of the recipients are Cruise’s co-stars from previous films. Here are the celebrities who get to munch on a luxurious cake from the 63-year-old, as per Just Jared. Tom Cruise sends a special cake to some of his co-stars every year.(AFP) Glen Powell Tom Cruise’s co-star from Top Gun: Maverick, Glen Powell, who played Hangman, revealed he already received this year’s cake, as per Just Jared. “Warmest wishes to you this Holiday season,” Cruise’s message to the Hitman actor read. Miles Teller Miles Teller, who played Rooster in Top Gun: Maverick, spoke to Dish Nation’s Andrew Freund about the cake he received from Tom Cruise in 2022. “The coconut cake is very good. I have one in my fridge right now,” he had said. Also read: Mark Wahlberg’s Flight Risk is now No. 1 movie on HBO Max despite unimpressive theatrical run Jon Hamm Jon Hamm played Vice Admiral Beau Simpson in Top Gun: Maverick. Hamm …

Kirsten Storms Reacts to Days of Our Lives Co-Star Drake Hogestyn’s Sudden Death: ‘I Don’t Feel Like…’

Kirsten Storms Reacts to Days of Our Lives Co-Star Drake Hogestyn’s Sudden Death: ‘I Don’t Feel Like…’

Trigger Warning: This article contains mention of death. Kirsten Storms reflected on the death of her former TV dad and Days of Our Lives co-star, Drake Hogestyn. The actress worked with the late veteran star from 1999 to 2004. In a conversation with Insider TV, Storms shared that the news did not feel real to her. The actress revealed that she got to know the late actor personally during their time on the sets of the daily soap. Hogestyn passed away in September 2024 after suffering from pancreatic cancer. The actor was 70 at the time of his death.  While talking to the media portal, the actress revealed, “I think because I hadn’t seen him in a while, I feel like it’s not real that he’s gone.” She further stated, “He just was my favorite person there and a legend. So happy and always in a good mood. And prepared.” Storms shared that the late actor gave his 100% at his work and that she was really sad when she heard the news of Hogestyn passing away.  …

When Sofia Coppola Protected Teenage Kirsten Dunst During A Tough The Virgin Suicides Scene With This Clever Move

When Sofia Coppola Protected Teenage Kirsten Dunst During A Tough The Virgin Suicides Scene With This Clever Move

How Did Sofia Coppola Protect Kirsten Dunst? (Photo Credit – Prime Video/Wikipedia) Kirsten Dunst wasn’t fresh to the camera when she strolled into Sofia Coppola’s dreamy 1999 directorial debut The Virgin Suicides. The actress has been in showbiz since she was three, starting out as a child model and gradually ascending the Tinseltown ladder. But being young and famous came with its fair share of awkward moments, especially when the scripts started calling for on-screen intimacy. How Did Sofia Coppola Protect Teenage Kirsten Dunst During A Tricky Scene? One such moment arrived when Sofia Coppola’s adaptation of Jeffrey Eugenides’ haunting novel landed on her desk. Dunst was just a teen. The film called for a scene where her character, Lux Lisbon, smooches numerous boys on a rooftop. That could’ve been seriously uncomfortable. But Sofia Coppola wasn’t about to let her star fumble through forced make-out sessions. Instead, she got creative and saved Dunst from a seriously awkward experience. “There’s a sequence where I’m making out with all these boys on a roof of the house,” …

Mickey Arthur: ‘I felt desperately sorry for Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillespie’ | Cricket News

Mickey Arthur: ‘I felt desperately sorry for Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillespie’ | Cricket News

Mickey Arthur has made a scathing attack on the Pakistan cricket, called it a “jungle,” which is run by “agenda driven people.” Arthur, who coached Pakistan to the 2017 Champions Trophy title has lambasted Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for the way they treated Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillespie. Gillespie and Kirsten were appointed to their respective positions in April 2024 but both resigned and were replaced by Aaqib before the end of the year. Pakistan crashed out of the Champions Trophy in the group stage without a win. Pakistan coach Aaqib Javed has said: “We changed 16 coaches in the last two-and-a-half years and 26 selectors. If you do this to any team in the world, their performance would be the same.” Story continues below this ad Taking it on the social media, former Pakistan Test head coach Jason Gillespie has called his successor Aaqib Javed “a clown” and accused him of undermining him and former white-ball coach Gary Kirsten in order to take over their roles. Former England fast bowler Steve Harminson has asked …