Jason Gillespie Resigns as Pakistan Test Coach; Aqib Javed Named Interim Replacement

Gillespie steps down citing disagreements with the PCB, marking the second high-profile coaching departure in two months.

Jason Gillespie resigned as Pakistan's Test coach just two weeks before the team's Test series against South Africa, citing dissatisfaction with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
Aqib Javed, already serving as interim white-ball coach, has been appointed as the interim red-ball coach for the South Africa series.
Gillespie's resignation follows the PCB's decision not to renew assistant coach Tim Nielsen's contract, a move that reportedly frustrated Gillespie due to lack of communication and consultation.
This marks the second major coaching departure from Pakistan's cricket setup in recent months, following Gary Kirsten's resignation as white-ball coach in October over similar issues with the PCB.
Pakistan's upcoming Test series against South Africa begins on December 26 in Centurion, with the team currently ranked seventh in the ICC World Test Championship standings and out of contention for the final.