Overview
- Responding to a fan on X, Jason Gillespie declined suggestions to coach India’s Test side, writing, “No, thanks.”
- Gillespie said he quit Pakistan after the PCB dismissed senior assistant coach Tim Nielsen without informing him, calling the situation “completely unacceptable” and “humiliating.”
- He served roughly eight months as Pakistan’s Test coach in 2024, a stint that included a 2–0 home loss to Bangladesh followed by a 2–1 home series win over England.
- Following his departure, Aqib Javed has been reported to have taken over as Pakistan’s all-format coach.
- BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia told ANI the board has full faith in Gautam Gambhir, rejecting reports of contacting VVS Laxman and stating Gambhir will continue.