Pakistan head coach Jason unhappy with exclusion from selection panel
MNP – Pakistan’s national Test team head coach Jason Gillespie on Wednesday expressed his discontent over being removed from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’s selection committee.
Speaking at a press conference ahead of the third Test match in Rawalpindi, Gillespie revealed that the PCB decided to form a new selection panel after the first Test match, excluding him from the decision-making process.
“I was not part of the decision-making. I am just the match-day strategy coach,” Gillespie clarified while addressing the media. Despite this, the Australian cricket legend remains committed to his role, focusing solely on preparing the team for the upcoming match.
Gillespie, who has represented Australia in 71 Tests and 97 ODIs, commented on the conditions of the Rawalpindi Test wicket, noting that it appeared “interesting and quite dry,” with little grass on the surface. He indicated that the pitch is likely to favour slow bowlers, a factor that both teams will need to consider in their strategies.
The head coach also touched on team preparations, confirming that the squad had been finalized but that the official announcement would be made later.
