Gillespie Criticizes Javed Amid Pakistan Coaching Turmoil

Former Pakistan cricket head coach Jason Gillespie has criticized interim head coach Aaqib Javed, calling him a 'clown' and accusing him of undermining him and Gary Kirsten. Gillespie's comments were triggered by Javed's remarks attributing Pakistan's poor performance in the Champions Trophy 2025 to frequent management changes, which saw Pakistan failing to secure a single win in the tournament. Gillespie, who resigned as Pakistan's red-ball coach in December, alleged that Javed campaigned for the coaching role across all formats, leading to his and Kirsten's early departures. Aaqib Javed, now continuing as interim head coach, blamed the instability in team management for the team's lackluster performance, highlighting the changes of 16 coaches and 26 selectors over two years. Despite the tensions, Javed will lead the team on their upcoming tour to New Zealand, with the PCB yet to appoint a permanent head coach.