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Gillespie Details PCB 'Humiliation,' Declines India Role as BCCI Reaffirms Gambhir

He says the PCB removed his senior assistant without telling him, a breach he calls unacceptable.

Overview

  • Jason Gillespie wrote on X that the PCB sacked senior assistant coach Tim Nielsen without any communication, saying the episode and other issues left him 'completely humiliated.'
  • He resigned roughly eight months after being appointed Pakistan’s Test coach in April 2024, a stint that included a 2-0 home defeat to Bangladesh and a 2-1 home win over England.
  • Responding to a fan suggesting he coach India’s Test team, Gillespie replied 'No thanks,' indicating no interest in the job.
  • BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia stated the board has complete trust in Gautam Gambhir to continue as Test coach and denied contacting VVS Laxman about the position.
  • Gillespie also faulted PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi for not attending an in-person team connection camp, underscoring his broader governance complaints.