Former Australian quick bowler Jason Gillespie has stepped down as head coach of Pakistan’s Test staff, citing frustrations with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). The PCB confirmed his resignation on Thursday, including to the rising turmoil inside the nationwide cricket setup.
In a press release, the PCB stated: “The PCB has named former Pakistan paceman Aaqib Javed as interim red-ball head coach following the resignation of Jason Gillespie.” Javed, already serving as the interim white-ball coach after Gary Kirsten’s departure in October, will now lead Pakistan within the two-Test sequence in South Africa beginning December 26 in Centurion.
Gillespie’s resignation reportedly stemmed from a sequence of disagreements with the PCB, significantly following the board’s resolution to not renew the contract of his assistant, Tim Nielsen. Speaking throughout Pakistan’s Test sequence in opposition to England, Gillespie hinted at his frustrations. “I think there’s always frustrations from time to time. It wasn’t what I signed up for, I’ll be completely honest,” he advised Sky Sports.
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The PCB’s assertion emphasised their give attention to continuity amid the transition, with Javed’s appointment geared toward making certain stability through the South Africa tour. “Aaqib Javed’s first assignment as red-ball head coach will be the two-match Test series against South Africa during the ongoing all-format tour,” the assertion learn.
Gillespie’s tenure noticed combined outcomes. After a humiliating 0-2 whitewash in opposition to Bangladesh and an innings defeat to England, Pakistan rebounded to say a 2-1 Test sequence victory in opposition to England on sharply turning tracks. Despite this success, Gillespie was faraway from the choice panel, additional straining his relationship with the PCB.
His resignation mirrors that of Gary Kirsten, Pakistan’s white-ball coach, who stepped down in October below comparable circumstances. The PCB’s frequent teaching modifications – six totally different head coaches in 4 years – have drawn criticism for undermining lengthy-time period stability.
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The Pakistan staff is at present in South Africa for a T20I and ODI sequence forward of the Tests. Aaqib Javed will take cost of each purple-ball and white-ball groups for the rest of the tour.
While the PCB highlighted Javed’s expertise as a beneficial asset, Gillespie’s departure raises recent questions concerning the board’s administration and talent to align with excessive-profile coaches.
