Archive · 8 Sep 2026
Gillespie Blames Aaqib Javed for Pakistan Cricket’s Ongoing Crisis
Jason Gillespie used to coach Pakistan’s Test cricket team in 2024.
He says Pakistan cricket is currently in a bad situation.
Gillespie blamed Aaqib Javed for many of the problems.
He said Javed did not work collaboratively or listen to other opinions.
Gillespie also criticized PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi for getting involved in selection decisions.
He believes coaches should be given time and authority to rebuild the team.
Gillespie said his experience made him feel disrespected and affected his confidence.
These claims are Gillespie’s views as reported by The Telegraph.
Former Pakistan Test coach Jason Gillespie blamed Aaqib Javed for what he called a mess in Pakistan cricket.
Gillespie said Pakistan cricket would continue going backward as long as Javed remained in his position.
He criticized Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi for interfering in selection and leadership decisions.
Gillespie said his 2024 coaching experience left him feeling disrespected, undermined, and doubtful about continuing in coaching.
He called for strong cricket leadership, suitable coaches, and greater authority for coaches to choose team leadership.
- Who
- Former Pakistan Test coach Jason Gillespie made the criticisms, targeting Aaqib Javed and also criticizing PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi.
- What
- Gillespie blamed Aaqib Javed for problems in Pakistan cricket and called for stronger cricket leadership and greater coaching authority.
- When
- The comments were reported on September 8, 2026; Gillespie served as Pakistan’s Test coach during 2024.
- Where
- The criticism concerned Pakistan cricket and the Pakistan Cricket Board.
- Why
- Gillespie said Javed’s approach was uncollaborative and that board officials’ involvement in selection and captaincy decisions was harming the team.
- Main accuser
- Jason Gillespie, former Pakistan Test head coach
- Main target
- Aaqib Javed
- PCB chairman criticized
- Mohsin Naqvi
- Coaching period
- Gillespie coached Pakistan’s men’s Test team briefly in 2024
- Gillespie’s assessment
- He described Pakistan cricket as a mess and said it was going backward
- Requested reform
- Strong cricket leadership, suitable coaches, and coach-led decisions on team leadership
- Reported by
- The Telegraph, as cited by News18