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Head coach Jason Gillespie’s role has been restricted to ‘match-day strategy’ as the PCB has removed his decision-making authority and transferred it to the newly-formed selection committee.
On the eve of the third and final home Test against England in Rawalpindi, Gillespie disclosed that he had no involvement in the team selection for the second game in Multan, which Pakistan won to level the series.
While both the head coach and captain are part of the leadership group responsible for decisions regarding team selection and tactical changes during matches, Gillespie and Shan Masood were not included in the emergency meeting with the new selection committee following the disappointing first Test in Multan.
“The PCB came out and made some changes after that Test match. It was decided that a new selection panel would come in, and they would be making decisions. I was not involved in the decision-making; I was just there. I’m now just the coach on match-day strategy. I just keep out of things now and just focus on the players and getting them ready for cricket,” Gillespie stated ahead of the third Test in Rawalpindi.
Despite these changes, Gillespie is committed to working with the Test squad to enhance their skills and pursue a series win against England. Acknowledging the challenges the team has faced, the former Australian fast bowler remarked that any victory is significant.
“The last few years, Pakistan’s Test cricket hasn’t been where we’d like it to be. Any win is great, and any series win is fantastic. Just coming into this environment, as a coach, I’m very protective of players. They’re the ones going out and representing their country. I suppose there’s a dad in me that comes out, and I want to protect all the boys from all outside noise and whatever,” he added.
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