Jason Gillespie criticized Aaqib Javed, calling him ‘a clown’ after resigning from his role as Pakistan’s Test head coach. Gillespie accused Javed of undermining him and Gary Kirsten, leading to their resignations. Aaqib attributed the team’s poor performance to instability in coaching and selectors, while Gillespie condemned his comments.
Former Pakistan Test head coach Jason Gillespie publicly criticized his successor Aaqib Javed, labeling him “a clown”. Gillespie accused Javed of undermining him and ex-white-ball coach Gary Kirsten to seize their positions. Both Gillespie and Kirsten were appointed in April 2024, but resigned before the year ended, paving the way for Javed’s appointment.
Gillespie reacted to Aaqib’s comments on social media, where Javed spoke about the team’s struggle, attributing their poor performance to instability in coaching and selection. Pakistan’s squad failed to progress beyond the group stages in the recent Champions Trophy.
Aaqib stated, “We changed 16 coaches in the last two-and-a-half years and 26 selectors. If you do this to any team in the world, their performance would be the same.” Gillespie mocked Aaqib’s assertions, arguing that he had been scheming to take over both positions.
Kirsten, a former South African batsman, coached for just six months before his resignation in October. Gillespie temporarily replaced him during a white-ball tour in Australia, securing a one-day series victory but losing in T20s. Gillespie resigned as Test head coach in December after being removed from the selection panel during the Test series against England.
Jason Gillespie’s remarks about Aaqib Javed highlight tension within Pakistan’s cricket coaching staff. He accuses Javed of disrespect and undermining efforts, which echoes broader concerns about coaching stability in the team. Following multiple coaching changes and poor tournament performances, the future direction of Pakistan cricket remains uncertain, raising questions about management and selection processes.
Original Source: www.bbc.com
