Gillespie: Javed Undermined Pakistan Cricket

Jason Gillespie, former head coach for Pakistan cricket, has voiced strong criticism against chief selector Aaqib Javed, asserting that Javed seized control and redirected the team's strategy.

Gillespie, who coached Pakistan from April to December 2024, was initially hired with a mandate to revive the team's fast-bowling culture and improve pitches to support it.

However, Gillespie explained that Javed's appointment as chief selector fundamentally shifted the team's dynamics, making him feel sidelined and disrespected. He described Javed as having "bravado, bluff, and bluster," lacking collaboration and imposing his own decisions.

The former Australia fast bowler also revealed that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) still owes him thousands of dollars. Despite this, Gillespie maintained he would not compromise his principles to remain in the role, believing his departure was likely inevitable.

Gillespie concluded that Pakistan cricket is in a "mess" and will continue to decline as long as Aaqib Javed remains in his position.