'They change their mind like pants': Jason Gillespie tears into Pakistan cricket
Former Pakistan cricket coach Jason Gillespie has publicly criticized the Pakistan Cricket Board's selection process and leadership. He specifically targeted chief selector Aaqib Javed for inconsistent squad management and poor communication with players.
Why it matters
The public fallout highlights internal instability within the Pakistan national cricket team, which impacts team performance and international sporting reputation.
Former Pakistan head coach Jason Gillespie criticised Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief selector Aaqib Javed after the board's major mid-series squad overhaul following Pakistan's defeats in the first two Tests against England.Pakistan replaced head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul, while also sending seven players home after losing the first two Tests at Headingley and Lord's.Gillespie, who coached Pakistan for eight months in 2024 and guided the team to a 2-1 Test series win over England, said it was painful to watch the current situation unfold."I feel for the players, this is these guys livelihoods," Gillespie told The Australian newspaper."From the outside it looks like they are playing with fear," the former Australian fast bowler said."Salman Ali Agha goes from captaining the team in the first Test against England to out of the team for the second Test and on the plane home before the third Test.""How does…
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