- Former Aussie pacer says PCB experience made him reconsider full-time coaching
- Gillespie upset over lack of coach involvement in selection process
- Open to T20 league and consultancy roles, but not full-time international jobs
- Pakistan continues poor form, swept 3-0 in ODIs by New Zealand
April 7, 2025 – Former Australian fast bowler Jason Gillespie has made a candid revelation about his short-lived coaching stint with the Pakistan national cricket team, stating that the experience has dampened his passion for full-time coaching. PCB’s unprofessional approach was disappointing to say the least.
In an interview with Wisden, the 49-year-old said, “Right now, I’m not sure I’m interested in coaching full time… even if Australia come calling, I’m not interested.” His remarks come after he resigned from the Pakistan Test coaching role just months after his appointment in April 2024.
Gillespie’s early exit was reportedly triggered by the Pakistan Cricket Board’s decision not to renew High Performance coach Tim Nielsen’s contract, along with a broader restriction on coaches participating in selection decisions. These factors had already led to the departure of white-ball coach Gary Kirsten.
“The Pakistan experience has soured my love for coaching, I’ll be honest,” Gillespie said. “I’ll get it back, I’m sure I will, but that was really a blow.”
Despite stepping back from full-time international roles, Gillespie remains open to short-term stints, particularly in T20 leagues or as a consultant. “I’ve been coaching full time for the best part of 15 years. I just think that it’s time I did something else,” he added.
Meanwhile, the Pakistan national team’s struggles have continued on the field. In their latest outing, they were whitewashed 3-0 in an ODI series by New Zealand, culminating in a 43-run loss at Mount Maunganui. The visitors were bowled out for 221 in 40 overs, chasing 264 in a rain-shortened 42-over match.
New Zealand’s Ben Sears starred again, taking 5 for 34, following up on his five-wicket haul in Hamilton. Sears made history by becoming the first Kiwi to take five wickets in back-to-back ODIs, exploiting Pakistan’s vulnerability to short-pitched bowling throughout the series.
The ODI defeats followed a 4-1 drubbing in the preceding T20I series, further exposing Pakistan’s issues with adapting to foreign conditions and their unsettled team dynamics.
As Pakistan cricket grapples with internal instability and poor on-field results, Gillespie’s blunt comments only reinforce the growing perception that the team and board are in desperate need of structural reform.
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