Gillespie resigns as Pakistan coach after Nielsen deal not renewed
Jason Gillespie resigns as Pakistan coach after the a Tim Nielsen deal was not renewed by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
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GILLESPIE RESIGNS AS PAKISTAN RED-BALL COACH DUE TO PCB DIFFERENCES
Gillespie resigns as Pakistan’s red-ball coach due to his differences with the PCB as a result of the board refusing to renew Nielsen’s contract.
Furthermore, the 49-year-old Australian retired cricketer-turned-coach told the PCB he won’t board a plane for South Africa to coach the Pakistan Test team on Friday.
Moreover, Gillespie was angered as the PCB refused to renew Nielsen’s contract as the tean’s high-performance red-ball coach.
That, apparently, was the last straw that prompted Gillespie to walk away.
A source close to Gillespie told ESPNCricinfo that the PCB never made an effort to reach Gillespie on Thursday.
JAVED READY TO TAKE OVER AS INTERIM COACH, REPLACES GILLESPIE
Moreover, Aaqib Javed is ready to take over Gillespie as an interim coach in time for Pakistan’s Test series in South Africa.
Furthermore, Javed is the current interim coach of both Pakistan and South Africa’s white-ball sides.
Interestingly, Gillespie’s original contract with the PCB was supposed to expire in 2026.
The resigned former coach was also frustrated from the PCB.
This came about after the PCB absolved his power to have a say on the selection and pitch preparation involvement with the team.
Earlier, Gary Kirsten had resigned as Pakistan’s white ball coach.
Kirsten quits just before the team left for a series in Australia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa.
PCB WANTS PAKISTAN BASED COACHES; NIELSEN NOT BASED IN PAKISTAN, SAYS SOURCES
Furthermore, the PCB wanted Pakistan-based coaches.
This was a reason why it didn’t renew an overseas-based coach like Nielsen, sources said.
Moreover, sources added that Gillespie backed Nielsen due to the latter’s rapport with the players.
The PCB has yet to make a decision on Nielsen’s replacement.
However, the board was adamant in bringing in Pakistan-based coaches.
Meanwhile, Pakistan is scheduled to play its first Test in Centurion on December 26, with the second on January 3 in Cape Town.
