The relationship between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and foreign coaches has taken a hit, with Jason Gillespie, the head coach of the red-ball team, opting to resign earlier than planned. His decision follows a similar departure by Gary Kirsten, signaling growing tensions between the coaches and PCB.
Reports have revealed that Gillespie has refused to travel to South Africa, adding fuel to the already strained relationship with the board. His resignation is linked to the decision not to renew the contract of Tim Nielsen, the High-Performance Test Coach, whose contract was not extended ahead of the South Africa series.
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Nielsen, who was appointed by Gillespie in August to work with the Test team, was also caught in the fallout. His departure has added to the challenges faced by PCB, as it marks another setback in maintaining stable relations with foreign coaching staff.
As the situation unfolds, PCB’s handling of these departures raises questions about the future of its coaching strategy, especially considering the departure of multiple key figures within a short time frame.
