Gillespie Resigns, Aqib Javed Takes Over as Interim Head Coach

In a shocking turn of events, Jason Gillespie has resigned as the head coach of the Pakistan Test team, citing disagreements with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and unmet demands. This development comes just ahead of the two-match Test series against South Africa, with the first Test scheduled to take place at SuperSport Park, Centurion, from December 26 to December 30. Gillespie's resignation has been met with surprise, especially considering the team's recent performance. The PCB has announced Aqib Javed as the interim red-ball head coach, who will take charge of the team for the upcoming series. This move has sparked debate among cricket fans and experts, with some questioning the timing and reasoning behind Gillespie's departure. Gary Kirsten, the former white-ball head coach, has also resigned for similar reasons related to his relationship with the PCB. The PCB has not yet commented on the reasons behind Gillespie's resignation, but sources suggest that the disagreements were related to the team's selection and strategy. The PCB has a reputation for being difficult to work with, and several coaches have left the team in the past due to similar reasons. The team's performance will be closely watched in the upcoming series, and it remains to be seen how Aqib Javed will handle the pressure of leading the team.

Fact Comparison

Fact	The Tribune	Tribune	The Express Tribune	The News	Geo TV	The Nation	Dawn
Jason Gillespie's reason for resignation	disagreements with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)	PCB's reluctance to extend Nielsen's contract	incompetence	Disagreements with PCB over unmet demands	Non-acceptance of demands by Pakistani cricket authorities	N/A	N/A
Jason Gillespie's future with Pakistan Cricket Board	uncertain future with the team	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Expressed disappointment and re-evaluating his position	N/A
Tim Nielsen's contract status	N/A	contract expired	N/A	N/A	N/A	Short-term contract expired	N/A
Reason for Tim Nielsen's removal	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Non-resident status may have influenced decision	Not to renew contract	N/A
Jason Gillespie resigned as head coach of the Pakistan Test team due to disagreements with the PCB and unmet demands.	✔	N/A	✔	N/A	✔	N/A	✔
Aqib Javed has been appointed as the interim red-ball head coach of the Pakistan men's cricket team.	✔	N/A	✔	N/A	✔	N/A	✔
The upcoming two-match Test series is against South Africa, with the first Test scheduled to take place at SuperSport Park, Centurion, from December 26 to December 30.	✔	N/A	✔	N/A	✔	N/A	✔
Gary Kirsten, the former white-ball head coach, also resigned for similar reasons related to his relationship with PCB.	✔	N/A	✔	N/A	✔	N/A	✔

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Jason Gillespie's reason for resignation

disagreements with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)

PCB's reluctance to extend Nielsen's contract

incompetence

Disagreements with PCB over unmet demands

Non-acceptance of demands by Pakistani cricket authorities

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Jason Gillespie's future with Pakistan Cricket Board

uncertain future with the team

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Expressed disappointment and re-evaluating his position

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Tim Nielsen's contract status

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contract expired

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Short-term contract expired

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Reason for Tim Nielsen's removal

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Non-resident status may have influenced decision

Not to renew contract

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Jason Gillespie resigned as head coach of the Pakistan Test team due to disagreements with the PCB and unmet demands.

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Aqib Javed has been appointed as the interim red-ball head coach of the Pakistan men's cricket team.

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The upcoming two-match Test series is against South Africa, with the first Test scheduled to take place at SuperSport Park, Centurion, from December 26 to December 30.

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Gary Kirsten, the former white-ball head coach, also resigned for similar reasons related to his relationship with PCB.

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