Pakistan National Cricket Team red ball coach Jason Gillespie recently expressed his frustration at the lack of clear communication in Pakistan cricket.
Jason Gillespie also said the PCB told him they had a long-term plan, but things changed too quickly and after a few setbacks, it was chaotic again.
Pakistan is currently in the Test series against England
Pakistan, led by Shan Masood, is now in charge Ben StokesEngland took the lead in the third Test match series at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
With the series tied at 1-1, the Three Lions won the toss and elected to bat first in the final Test. Despite losing half of the side for 98 runs, they posted just 267 runs on the board.
It was wicketkeeper-batsman Jamie Smith’s save on a spin-friendly track that helped the visitors to a good score. Smith batted brilliantly against the Pakistani spinners and smashed 89 runs.
Pakistan, meanwhile, once again started their innings poorly as the openers Abdullah Shafiq (14) and Saim Ayub (19) failed, while Kamran Ghulam scored in single figures. The home team finished with 73 for 3 on the board at the end of Day 1.
I wasn’t what I signed up for, I’ll be completely honest – Jason Gillespie
Jason Gillespie was recently dropped from the selection committee along with Aleem Dar, Aaqib Javed and Shan Masood. Azhar Ali brought to the panel.
Significant power was taken from Gillespie and he was not consulted about the squad for the second and third Tests or the pitch for the matches. Jason Gillespie was visibly disappointed after being dropped from the panel, labeling his new role as a “matchday strategist”.
In an interview with Sky Sports, Jason Gillespie made it clear that he is not signed to his current job but will adapt as things are different in Pakistan cricket. He elaborated:
“I think there are disappointments from time to time. For me, coming into Pakistan cricket, I was told there was a long-term plan and we had to make sure our communication was in place. I made it real. Focus and you can get frustrated if things don’t go your way.
“It wasn’t what I signed up for, I’ll be completely honest. But it’s one of those situations where you just have to go with the flow. Like I said, I’m in a different environment and things are different. You can agree or disagree with how things are done, but ultimately I’m trying to help the Pakistan team. , I’m here to help players get better.
A lot has changed. Since I’ve been involved, we’re now on our third selection panel – Jason Gillespie.
Jason Gillespie further highlighted the frequent changes in the PCB selection committee but said he has to go with the flow as the environment is completely different in Pakistan cricket.
“A lot has changed. We’re now on our third selection panel since I’ve been involved. These are things you have to take in your stride and understand that we’re in a different environment. I’m asking a lot of questions and I’m asking for clarity, which as a head coach I have the right to ask.
“But I really want to make it clear that everyone in Pakistan wants the best and there are very passionate people here. It motivates me to continue helping the players and it’s been a great experience working with them so far. I’m really looking forward to what the future holds and excited as a coach.”
Jason Gillespie also claimed that he is a foreigner in Pakistan and should understand that things are done differently. He said:
“A lot of things change in Pakistan. You just take it in your stride and understand that it’s the environment you’re in. I always have to remember that I’m a foreigner in Pakistan and I have to respect that and probably everything is in the environment that I’m used to or where I came from in Australia. it’s done differently than what I expected or whatever, it’s just different and you just have to adjust and adapt.”
