Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Gillespie and Javed Clash Over Pakistan Team Strategy
Jason Gillespie, a former coach of the Pakistan cricket team, and Aaqib Javed, a former chief selector, had a public argument.
Gillespie said that Javed and the selectors made bad decisions about the team and the pitch, which made it hard for the team to win.
Javed said that Gillespie and the team captain did not have a plan after losing the first match.
Gillespie also said that the team's management did not communicate well with him, and Javed said that Gillespie and the other coach did not listen to the selectors.
Both men shared their views on different shows.
Pakistan won the series against England, but the argument shows that there were problems with how the team was managed.
Jason Gillespie and Aaqib Javed publicly disagreed over Pakistan's team strategy and pitch preparation during the 2024 three-test series against England.
Gillespie criticized the use of a worn-out pitch and the addition of sand, which he said was not agreed upon.
Javed claimed that Gillespie and Shan Masood had no plan after the first Test loss and that changes to the pitch and team were necessary.
Gillespie resigned as head coach two months after the PCB sacked assistant coach Tim Nielsen, citing poor communication and decision-making.
Pakistan won the series 2-1, with spinners Noman Ali and Sajid Khan taking a total of 39 wickets in the second and third Test matches.
- Who
- Jason Gillespie, Aaqib Javed, Pakistan cricket team, England cricket team
- What
- A public dispute between former Pakistan coach Jason Gillespie and former chief selector Aaqib Javed over team strategy and pitch preparation.
- When
- The dispute arose after the 2024 three-test series between Pakistan and England.
- Where
- The series was played in Pakistan, with matches at Multan and Rawalpindi.
- Why
- Gillespie and Javed have differing views on the team's performance, selection, and pitch preparation during the series.
Jason Gillespie
Aaqib Javed
Team Selection and Pitch Preparation
Jason Gillespie
Gillespie argues that the team selection and pitch preparation decisions were flawed, including the use of a worn-out pitch and the addition of sand, which he did not agree with.
Aaqib Javed
Javed claims that Gillespie and Shan Masood had no plan after the first Test loss and that changes to the pitch and team were necessary for Pakistan to win the series.
Communication and Decision-Making
Jason Gillespie
Gillespie highlights issues with communication and decision-making, stating that he was blindsided by the decision to not have a high-performance coach and that selectors did not inform him of the team composition in advance.
Aaqib Javed
Javed accuses Gillespie and Kirsten of overruling selectors and not being willing to listen to anyone, leading to a lack of planning and strategy.
- Series Outcome
- Pakistan won the three-test series against England 2-1.
- Key Players
- Noman Ali and Sajid Khan took a total of 39 wickets in the second and third Test matches.
- Gillespie's Appointment
- Gillespie was appointed as Pakistan's head coach for red-ball cricket in April 2024.
- Kirsten's Departure
- Gary Kirsten quit as white-ball coach in October 2024 and was not involved in the team for three months before his departure.
- Gillespie's Resignation
- Gillespie resigned two months after the PCB sacked assistant coach Tim Nielsen.
- Javed's Role
- Javed was the chief selector during Gillespie's tenure as head coach.
- Podcast Appearance
- Gillespie discussed his issues with Javed on the 'Fast Bowling Cartel' podcast.
- Javed's Interview
- Javed shared his views on the team's strategy in an interview with YouTube channel Public Sports and Public New.