Gillespie Resigns as Pakistan Coach Over PCB Decisions

Jason Gillespie revealed his decision to step down as Pakistan’s Test coach stemmed from a lack of communication and key decisions made without his input. Appointed on a two-year deal in April, Gillespie resigned last week, shortly after the PCB dismissed high-performance coach Tim Nielsen without prior notice. 

Gillespie stated that the abrupt removal of Nielsen, with "absolutely zero communication," was the breaking point in a series of frustrations during his tenure. Reflecting on the incident, he said, “I was blind-sided by the decision to not have a high-performance coach. That moment made me question whether they really wanted me in the role.” 

Further tension arose when the PCB introduced a new selection panel during Pakistan’s Test series victory over England, excluding Gillespie from the process. The former Australian pacer expressed frustration over his reduced role, describing his responsibilities as minimal. “I felt like my input was limited to fielding drills on match day,” he remarked, highlighting the lack of collaboration and planning with selectors