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"Utterly Blindsided": Jason Gillespie Reveals Real Reason Behind Decision To Quit As Pakistan Coach

Jason Gillespie has revealed he had no clear communication with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on the playing eleven before a matchday and added his role as their red-ball coach had reduced to him hitting catches. Gillespie, the former Australia fast bowler, took over as Pakistan's red-ball coach in April for a two-year deal and led the side to a 2-1 series victory at home over England in October. But Gillespie resigned from his role last week ahead of Pakistan's Test series in South Africa. Aqib Javed has now been named as the interim Test coach of Pakistan and also handles white-ball duties after Gary Kirsten exited from the role in October.

After Gary Kirsten, Jason Gillespie Quits As Pakistan Coach. Here's Why

Jason Gillespie stepped down from his role as Pakistan's Test team coach and former pacer Aaqib Javed has replaced the Australian for the upcoming two-match series against South Africa, PCB announced on Thursday. Pakistan will play two Tests against the Proteas from December 26, and they are already in the Rainbow Nation for the white-ball leg of the tour. Aaqib is currently the interim coach of Pakistan white ball outfits.

More Changes In Pakistan Cricket Team Coaching Staff? Report Makes Explosive Revelation

Pakistan's Test head coach Jason Gillespie is reportedly reconsidering his options after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) decided not to renew the contract of assistant coach Tim Nielsen for the upcoming Test series in South Africa. Nielsen, who was appointed as 'high-performance red-ball coach' in August, had been awaiting a contract renewal following Pakistan's tour of Australia. Despite expressing commitment to the South Africa and West Indies series, Nielsen was informed his services were no longer required, ESPNcricinfo reported.

Aaqib Javed To Remain Pakistan Interim Head Coach Till Champions Trophy

Former pacer Aaqib Javed will remain Pakistan's interim head coach in limited-overs cricket till the Champions Trophy and will also continue in his role on the national selection panel, the Pakistan Cricket Board confirmed on Monday. The board said while Javed will handle responsibilities of the being the team's head coach, it will continue its search for another candidate. “The PCB will aim to complete the appointment by the end of the ICC Champions Trophy scheduled from February 19 to March 9,” an official said. Javed has coached Pakistan Super League side Lahore Qalandars in the past and also the Sri Lankan team for a short stint earlier this year as their fast bowling coach.

PCB Breaks Silence On Reports Of Jason Gillespie Getting Sacked As Pakistan Test Coach

Pakistan Cricket Board has denied rumours about the speculated exit of Test head coach Jason Gillespie and stated he 'will continue to coach the Pakistan side for the two red-ball matches against South Africa'. The clarification came after several media outlets reported Gillespie's ouster from the role and claimed former pacer and member of PCB selection committee Aaqib Javed as his successor across formats. “PCB strongly refutes the story. As announced previously, Jason Gillespie will continue to coach the Pakistan side for the two red-ball matches against South Africa,” read the statement on X.

Changes Continue In Pakistan Cricket: New White-Ball Coach Will Be...

Current national selector and former pacer Aaqib Javed is likely to be appointed as the permanent head coach in white ball formats before Pakistan visit Zimbabwe for ODI and T20I series. Pakistan will travel to Zimbabwe between November 24 and December 5 for three ODIs and as many T20Is. A reliable source in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said Javed who was initially reluctant to take on the coaching assignment had now been convinced by chairman Mohsin Naqvi to handle the responsibility. “The Pakistan squad will fly to Harare straight from Australia after playing their final T20I on Monday so the new head coach will join them in Zimbabwe,” the source said.

PCB May Make Jason Gillespie All-Format Coach If Team Performs Well In Australia White-Ball Tour: Report

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) may make Jason Gillespie as the all-format head coach of the national team if the results of the ongoing white-ball tour of Australia is "satisfactory", according to sources. Test team head coach Gillispie is also taking charge of the white-ball side in Australia after Gary Kirsten's sudden resignation. "For the moment, the Board is working on a plan to appoint Jason Gillespie as all-format head coach instead of advertising for new candidates," a PCB source told PTI on Thursday.

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"Utterly Blindsided": Jason Gillespie Reveals Real Reason Behind Decision To Quit As Pakistan Coach

After Gary Kirsten, Jason Gillespie Quits As Pakistan Coach. Here's Why

More Changes In Pakistan Cricket Team Coaching Staff? Report Makes Explosive Revelation

Aaqib Javed To Remain Pakistan Interim Head Coach Till Champions Trophy

PCB Breaks Silence On Reports Of Jason Gillespie Getting Sacked As Pakistan Test Coach

Changes Continue In Pakistan Cricket: New White-Ball Coach Will Be...

PCB May Make Jason Gillespie All-Format Coach If Team Performs Well In Australia White-Ball Tour: Report

LIVE | Australia v Pakistan - 1st ODI