Jason Gillespie criticized Aaqib Javed, Pakistan’s interim head coach, for campaigning for a multi-format role. Javed pointed out the negative impacts of frequent coaching changes, while Gillespie described his comments as humorous and called him a “clown.” Javed’s interim tenure extends until a replacement is appointed, following Pakistan’s poor performance in the Champions Trophy.
Former Australian fast bowler Jason Gillespie has criticized Pakistan’s interim head coach Aaqib Javed for his attempts to secure a position as coach across all formats. Gillespie, who left his role as head coach of the Pakistan Test team last December, described Javed as a “clown” in a social media post. This reaction followed Javed’s comments about how continuous changes in management and personnel have negatively impacted Pakistan’s performance across formats.
Javed expressed his concerns during a news conference where he discussed the frequent changes in team personnel, stating, “We have changed nearly 16 coaches and 26 selectors in the last two years or so… Until you get consistency right from the top down, then your team will not progress.” Pakistan’s team experienced a disappointing exit from the ongoing Champions Trophy after losing to New Zealand and India, with their final game against Bangladesh cancelled due to rain.
Gillespie dismissed Javed’s remarks as “hilarious”. After a brief tenure as Pakistan’s Test coach, which began in April and ended less than eight months later due to an unsuccessful start, Gillespie became the second foreign coach to resign from Pakistan’s cricket program in a short span following Gary Kirsten’s departure in October.
Gillespie alleged that Javed was working behind the scenes to undermine their efforts, stating, “Aaqib was clearly undermining Gary and I behind the scenes campaigning to be the coach in all formats.” As Javed’s interim role was initially limited to the Champions Trophy, it has now been extended as the Pakistan Cricket Board has yet to appoint a replacement ahead of the upcoming tour to New Zealand on March 16.
In summary, Jason Gillespie’s sharp criticism of Aaqib Javed reveals tensions within the Pakistan cricket management regarding coaching roles and team consistency. The frequent changes in coaching personnel have raised concerns about the team’s performance, particularly following their exit from the Champions Trophy. As the interim head coach continues in his position pending further decisions from the Pakistan Cricket Board, the effectiveness of these management strategies remains in question.
Original Source: indianexpress.com
