Former Pakistan Check coach Jason Gillespie has lashed out at interim head coach Aaqib Javed, calling him “a clown” and accusing him of taking part in a task in his elimination as Pakistan’s coach.
Jason Gillespie’s remarks got here in response to Aaqib Javed’s feedback about Pakistan’s poor efficiency within the Champions Trophy 2025.
Throughout a current press convention, Interim head coach of the nationwide staff, Aaqib Javed, said “No excuse, Pakistan staff didn’t play properly”.
Pakistan, the defending champions and hosts of the ICC Males’s Champions Trophy 2025, have been eradicated from the eight-team match after New Zealand beat Bangladesh by 5 wickets at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
After struggling two consecutive defeats, Pakistan’s hopes of advancing to the subsequent stage had relied on the outcomes of the remaining Group A matches. Pakistan’s slim probabilities had hinged on Bangladesh beating New Zealand, adopted by its personal convincing win over Bangladesh on February 27.
Nonetheless, New Zealand’s triumph on Monday sealed the destiny of each Pakistan and Bangladesh, eliminating them from the Champions Trophy 2025.
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In response to the staff’s struggles, Aaqib Javed shifted the blame to frequent adjustments in teaching employees and selectors lately.
He mentioned, “We modified 16 coaches within the final 2.5 years and 26 selectors. In case you do that to any staff around the globe, their efficiency will likely be like this too.”
Nonetheless, Gillespie claims that Javed was accountable for his personal and Gary Kirsten’s elimination as coaches. Gillespie shared Javed’s assertion on Instagram, including his personal commentary:
“That is hilarious. Aaqib was clearly undermining Gary and I behind the scenes, campaigning to be the coach in all codecs. He’s a clown” 🤡
