On Jason Gillespie's 'Clown' Jibe At Aaqib Javed, Ex-Pakistan Coach's "Love This" Verdict

Pakistan cricket is going throuhg a turmoil following the national team's early exit from the Champions Trophy. Pakistan, the hosts of the tournament, failed to reach the semi-finals, suffering defeats to New Zealand and India while their match against Bangladesh was washed out. Recently, former Pakistan head coach Jason Gillespie attacked his successor Aaqib Javed, calling him a "clown". Gillespie, who quit as Pakistan head coach three months back, also accused Javed for running a campaign behind the scenes to take the coaching role.

"This is hilarious. Aaqib was clearly undermining Gary and I behind the scenes campaigning to be the coach in all formats. He is a clown," Gillespie shared on Instagram.

Reacting to Gillespie's remarks, former Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur sided with the ex-Australia pacer. Arthur said that Pakistan cricket has so much potential but they continue to push the self destruct button.

"I love this quote to be brutally honest. Jason Gillespie is a wonderful coach, wonderful man. Pakistan cricket just continues to shoot itself in the foot. It is its worst enemy. There are so many good players; they've got the resources now; there's so much young talent. They have incredible skill. And yet it's still so chaotic. It's really disappointing to see. I thought when they signed Gillespie and Kirsten, they had gone down exactly the right route, and they had got some really good players. Because ultimately it's the players that lose out," said Arthur.

Arthur, who served as Pakistan head coach across two different stints, said that the country's is driven by agendas. He also accused the PCB of mistreating their coaches.

"They had got some really good coaches who could take them forward. But then that