Former Australia pacer Jason Gillespie explained that serious issues during his time with Pakistan cricket led to his decision to step down as head coach in December 2024.
Former Australia fast bowler Jason Gillespie stepped down as Pakistan’s head coach in December 2024 following serious issues with the Pakistan Cricket Board. Gillespie addressed the matter during a recent interaction with fans on social media.
He first shared positive views on the Pakistan Super League. A follow-up question then raised his exit from Pakistan cricket. Gillespie explained that problems during his tenure made his position untenable. A senior assistant coach was removed without his knowledge or involvement. He added that several other matters affected his professional standing. The situation eventually led to his decision to leave the role.
“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 which left me completely humiliated,” Gillespie wrote on his X account.
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.
— Jason Gillespie (@dizzy259) January 1, 2026
There were a number of other issues which left me completely humiliated.@stillnotoutpod https://t.co/AqATYAfiyg
Pakistan experienced mixed results during Jason Gillespie’s tenure as head coach. In September 2024, the team suffered a 2-0 home Test series defeat against Bangladesh. This was followed by a strong response later that year. Pakistan lost the opening Test against England but recovered to win the series 2-1. The turnaround raised hopes of improvement in red-ball cricket. Gillespie stepped down from his role in December 2024, shortly before the tour of South Africa.
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In the ongoing World Test Championship cycle, Pakistan sit fifth in the standings under captain Shan Masood. The side played two home Tests against South Africa in October 2025. The series finished level at 1-1.
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