Former Australian fast bowler and ex-Pakistan Test coach Jason Gillespie opened up about the humiliating circumstances that led to his resignation from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in late 2025. During a Q&A session on X (formerly Twitter) on January 1, 2026, Gillespie revealed that he found his position as head coach untenable after the PCB sacked the team's senior assistant coach without any communication or consultation with him. He described the lack of respect and coordination as completely unacceptable, stating that there were "a number of other issues" that left him "completely humiliated."

In his candid response, Gillespie wrote, "I was coaching the Pakistan Test side. The PCB sacked our senior assistant coach with ZERO communication with me about it—as head coach, I found this situation completely unacceptable. There were a number of other issues that left me completely humiliated. " The revelation highlights the ongoing instability and lack of transparency in Pakistan's cricket administration, which has seen frequent changes in coaching staff, selectors, and management roles over the past few years.

Gillespie had previously criticized PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi for his absence from a crucial 'Connection Camp' organized by incoming white-ball coach Gary Kirsten. Despite living in Lahore, Naqvi chose to join the session virtually via Zoom, while both Gillespie (flying in from Australia) and Kirsten (flying in from South Africa) made the effort to attend in person. Gillespie called the chairman's decision "a bit unusual," noting that Naqvi could have driven just 20 minutes to be physically present, which he and Kirsten found disappointing.

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The episode underscores the challenges foreign coaches often face when working with the Pakistan team, including bureaucratic interference, poor communication, and a lack of professional courtesy. Gillespie’s tenure, though brief, came during a period of transition for Pakistan cricket, and his exit added to the long list of high-profile coaches who have struggled to work effectively under the PCB's structure.

Since his departure, Pakistan cricket has continued to undergo changes, with new appointments and strategies being rolled out regularly. Gillespie's frank account has reignited discussions among fans and experts about the need for greater stability, respect, and professionalism within the PCB to attract and retain quality coaching talent. As 2026 begins, the board faces renewed pressure to address these systemic issues and provide a more supportive environment for both local and international coaches.

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