Archive · 29 Jan 2026
Gillespie Returns to Pakistan Cricket as PSL Coach
Jason Gillespie, a former Australian cricket player, is now the head coach of a new team in the Pakistan Super League called Kingsmen Hyderabad.
He was previously the coach of the Pakistan national team but left because of disagreements.
The team owner, Fawad Sarwar, is very happy to have Gillespie and other Australian coaches.
They are planning to win the league and also improve a cricket stadium in Hyderabad.
The team will pick players in an auction on 11th February.
Jason Gillespie appointed as head coach of Kingsmen Hyderabad for PSL 11.
Grant Bradburn and Craig White will be his assistant coaches.
Fawad Sarwar, the franchise owner, confirmed the coaching staff and their plans.
Gillespie previously resigned from the Pakistan national team due to disagreements with the PCB.
The franchise is valued at Pakistani Rs 175,000 crore and aims to win the PSL and upgrade Niaz Stadium in Hyderabad.
- Who
- Jason Gillespie, Fawad Sarwar, Grant Bradburn, Craig White
- What
- Gillespie appointed as head coach of Kingsmen Hyderabad in PSL 11
- When
- Announced on 29th January
- Where
- Karachi, Pakistan
- Why
- Gillespie and Bradburn were previously with the Pakistan national team and have now joined a PSL franchise
- Coach
- Jason Gillespie
- Franchise
- Kingsmen Hyderabad
- League
- Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11
- Assistant Coaches
- Grant Bradburn, Craig White
- Franchise Owner
- Fawad Sarwar
- Franchise Value
- Pakistani Rs 175,000 crore
- Auction Date
- 11th February