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Jason Gillespie Fires Back at Sunil Gavaskar: Former Pakistan head coach Jason Gillespie has hit back at Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar for his recent comments about Pakistan cricket. Gavaskar made the remarks after Pakistan’s disappointing performance in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, where they were knocked out in the group stage despite being the hosts and defending champions.
Pakistan’s Poor Performance in Champions Trophy 2025
Pakistan had a disastrous campaign, failing to win a single match.
- They lost their opening game to New Zealand by 60 runs.
- In their second match, they were beaten by India by six wickets.
- Their final game against Bangladesh was abandoned due to rain, sealing their early exit from the tournament.
After Pakistan’s elimination, Gavaskar claimed that even India’s second-string team could defeat them in their current form.
“I think an Indian B team could definitely challenge Pakistan. I’m not sure about a C team, but the B team would be very tough for them to beat,”
Gavaskar said on Sports Today.
Jason Gillespie Dismisses Gavaskar’s Comments
Jason Gillespie strongly disagreed with Gavaskar’s statement, calling it “absolute nonsense.” The former Australian fast bowler believes that Pakistan has the talent to beat any team if they select and support the right players.
“I don’t believe this at all. I saw Sunil Gavaskar’s comments about India’s B or C team being better than Pakistan’s top team. That’s absolute nonsense,”
Gillespie said.
“If Pakistan picks the right players and gives them time to grow and develop, they can compete with any team in the world. The key is to select top-quality talent, support them, and be patient,”
he added.
Pakistan Cricket Lacks Patience – Gillespie
Gillespie also pointed out that impatience is a major issue in Pakistan cricket. He said that unless the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) backs its players and staff properly, the team’s performance will not improve.
“There is far too much impatience in Pakistan cricket. If the PCB wants better results, they need to hire the right people, choose the best players, and support them for the long run,”
he explained.
Coaches Need Time to Bring Change
Gillespie also emphasized that coaches need time to build a strong team. Without stability, he said, Pakistan will continue to struggle.
He was appointed Pakistan’s Test coach in April last year but resigned in December after being removed from the selection panel during the Test series against England. Similarly, Gary Kirsten, Pakistan’s white-ball coach, also stepped down just six months after taking charge.
“The same applies to coaches. If you hire a coach, give them time to create something meaningful. Otherwise, the results will remain the same,”
Gillespie said.
Pakistan now faces the challenge of rebuilding their team, but unless long-term plans are put in place, their struggles might continue.
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