Former Australian cricketer Jason Gillespie, in an interview with Australian media, shed light on his decision to step down as Pakistan’s red-ball head coach, attributing it to concerns about his role.
Gillespie disclosed that a lack of clarity over High-Performance Coach Tim Nielsen’s position played a crucial role in his resignation.
“I was completely unaware of the decision not to retain Tim Nielsen,” Gillespie stated. “This situation, along with past incidents, made me question whether I was truly needed. Not informing the head coach about such a major decision compelled me to think this way.”
He expressed concerns about the diminishing purpose of his role in the country’s cricket setup.
“The purpose of my coaching stint in Pakistan was fading away,” he explained.
“My role was reduced to giving catching practice to players on match mornings,” he added.
The former coach emphasised the importance of communication in his role as the head-coach.
“It is essential for a head coach to maintain full communication with selectors and everyone else,” he said.
“For planning purposes, I need to be informed about the squad at least a day in advance. Without these basic requirements, working becomes very difficult.”
The 49-year-old also highlighted how the decision-making process became even more challenging after the Nielsen situation.
