PCB nullifies story of Aaqib Javed replacing Jason Gillespie as Pakistan head coach

There were certain reports over Jason Gillespie getting axed from his Head Coach position at the Pakistan men’s cricket team. It is worth noting that, Gillespie joined as the red-ball coach of Pakistan and later was also named as the white-ball coach after Gary Kirsten stepped down from the position.

It is worth noting that, under Gillespie, Pakistan were whitewashed at home by Bangladesh in two-match Test series. They came back stronger against touring England and won the series by 2-1. With the speculations over his removal were on rife, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has come forward to clarify. 

ESPNcricinfo had reported earlier on Sunday, November 17, claiming Aqib Javed's appointment as all-format head coach of Pakistan senior men's team. However, the PCB took to X, formerly known as Twitter, and has disregarded the story as fake.

The board also clarified that the former Australia cricketer will coach the Pakistan team in the upcoming two red-ball matches, scheduled against South Africa.

“PCB strongly refutes the story. As announced previously, Jason Gillespie will continue to coach the Pakistan side for the two red-ball matches against South Africa,” PCB wrote on ‘X’. 

Check what PCB wrote here:

Aaqib Javed’s name as new Head Coach was doing rounds

The report had further added that Javed will assume his role with Pakistan’s tour to Zimbabwe for the three ODIs and three T20Is in Zimbabwe between November 24 and December 5. After the Zimbabwe assignment, the Men in Green will tour South Africa for a white-ball series and two Tests.

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For the unversed, Javed has previously acted as Pakistan’s bowling coach and head coach of the Under-19 team. He was also part of Lahore Qalandars coaching setup in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) before joining the Sri Lanka team as the bowling coach. However, as of now, he has no commitments as head coach with Pakistan. team.