PCB Set To Sack Jason Gillespie, Aqib Javed To Take Over As Head Coach -Report

In a significant growth, the Pakistan Cricket Board is all set to sack pink ball coach Jason Gillespie, with former cricketer Aqib Javed taking over the position. Gillespie was Pakistan’s red-ball coach however was requested to educate the white-ball squads as properly on the Australia tour after Gary Kirsten stepped down. Gillespie led Pakistan to a win within the ODI sequence in opposition to Australia however the workforce suffered a defeat within the T20I sequence.

In accordance with a report in ESPNCrinfo, the PCB wished Jason Gillespie to proceed as interim all-format head coach until the ICC Champions Trophy with out a change in present contract, nevertheless, Gillespie refused as he wasn’t getting additional pay. The announcement concerning Gillespie’s elimination might come as quickly as Monday when Pakistan play their closing T20I in opposition to Australia.

As per the report, the PCB might again their determination citing Gillespie not spending sufficient time in Pakistan, nevertheless, the previous Australian cricketer is of the view that he spent each day in Pakistan that his contract demanded.

One other concept that’s circulating on Gillespie’s attainable sacking is his outburst in opposition to PCB. Gillespie did not mince phrases when PCB took the decision to maintain the coaches away from the choice issues. “I feel there’s at all times frustration sometimes. For me, once I got here on board with Pakistan cricket, I used to be advised there was a long-term plan, and we’d like to ensure our communication’s spot on. I made that an actual focus and so you will get pissed off if these issues aren’t accomplished how you want to,” Gillespie had advised Sky Sports activities.

Underneath Gillespie, Pakistan suffered a 2-0 defeat to Bangladesh at house earlier than shedding the primary Check to England. Nevertheless, the workforce bounced again to beat England within the closing two video games and win the sequence 2-1.