Overview
- Jason Gillespie responded “No thanks” on X when a fan urged him to take over as India’s Test head coach.
- Gillespie said he quit Pakistan after the PCB dismissed his senior assistant coach without informing him, calling the lack of communication unacceptable and humiliating.
- The former Australia pacer served as Pakistan’s Test coach from April to December 2024, a stint that featured a 2-0 home loss to Bangladesh followed by a 2-1 home win over England.
- BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia stated the board has complete trust in Gautam Gambhir and categorically denied contacting VVS Laxman about the Test coaching role.
- India’s recent red-ball form has been poor, including rare home series whitewashes, yet Gambhir remains in charge with official backing.