Jason Gillespie resigned as Pakistan test cricket coach, claiming he was undermined, and criticized interim head coach Aaqib Javed on social media. Aaqib acknowledged the instability within the coaching staff, attributing recent poor performances to this inconsistency. Gillespie’s comments point to ongoing challenges within the team management.
Jason Gillespie has publicly expressed that he felt undermined during his tenure as the head coach of Pakistan’s test cricket team, leading to his resignation last December. Using a social media platform, he referred to interim head coach Aaqib Javed as a “clown.” A former Australian fast bowler, Gillespie was appointed as Pakistan’s test coach in April but departed less than eight months later, coinciding with the team’s struggles.
Gillespie’s resignation followed the earlier departure of South African Gary Kirsten, who left as limited-overs coach in October. Aaqib Javed, appointed as national selector and interim head coach, acknowledged that Pakistan has undergone significant team changes, which have contributed to their recent poor performance, including losses that prevented them from progressing in the Champions Trophy.
In light of the team’s challenges, Aaqib stated during a news conference, “We have changed nearly 16 coaches and 26 selectors in the last two years or so. Until you get consistency right from the top down to the bottom, from the chairman down, then your team will not progress.” Gillespie responded to Aaqib’s comments with an Instagram post, calling the situation “hilarious” and asserting that Aaqib had been undermining the coaching staff while vying for full control.
In summary, Jason Gillespie’s resignation as Pakistan’s test cricket coach amidst feelings of being undermined highlights deeper issues within the team management. Aaqib Javed’s acknowledgment of frequent changes within the coaching structure suggests that instability may hinder the team’s progress. Both Gillespie’s remarks and Aaqib’s analysis emphasize the necessity of consistency and effective leadership for future success.
Original Source: apnews.com
