Jason Gillespie

A heated debate over the IPL versus county cricket has erupted, with Jason Gillespie launching a scathing attack on Kevin Pietersen. Pietersen criticised Alastair Cook's suggestion that young talent Jacob Bethell should leave the IPL 2026 for county cricket, but Gillespie defended Cook's point about the importance of game time.

Pakistan cricket is facing turmoil after an early exit from the Champions Trophy 2025. Mickey Arthur criticises the instability despite talented players and quality coaches like Jason Gillespie and Gary Kirsten. Internal conflicts and media agendas are blamed for undermining efforts. Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan have been dropped for the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand.

Former Pakistan head coach Gary Kirsten cited excessive interference from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) as the primary reason for his abrupt departure after just six months. He described the constant external noise and punitive actions around poor performance as a significant challenge, making it difficult to implement plans or build relationships with players.

Former Australian cricketer Jason Gillespie, who took over 400 international wickets in his career across all three formats, was a guest on Times of India's sports podcast - Sportscast - recently and spoke about what it really means to be a part of an Ashes battle. It is after all cricket's oldest rivalry.

The former paceman, though, is not ready to believe that the Australian attack has lost its sting.

Former South Africa batsman Gary Kirsten resigned as head coach of Pakistan's white-ball cricket teams. The Pakistan Cricket Board accepted his resignation and announced that current Test team coach Jason Gillespie will lead the team for the upcoming T20Is and ODIs in Australia. Kirsten's departure follows an earlier decision to strip voting powers from him and Gillespie.

The first day of WIFW, tiring - and tired - as it was, saw some international cricketers stop by to check out desi fashion.

The first day of WIFW, tiring - and tired - as it was, saw some international cricketers stop by to check out desi fashion.

Former fast bowler Jason Gillespie said Tuesday he could put his hand up to succeed Rod Marsh on the Australian cricket team's board of selectors.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) may appoint Jason Gillespie as the all-format head coach if the team's performance in the ongoing Australian tour is satisfactory. Gillespie, currently the Test coach, is temporarily leading the white-ball side. A final decision will be made before Pakistan's tour of Zimbabwe.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) refuted claims of Jason Gillespie's departure as head coach, confirming his commitment through the South Africa series. Despite Gillespie's successes, including victories against England and Australia, rumors circulated about his potential replacement with Aaqib Javed. This situation highlights the PCB's history of frequent coaching changes, raising concerns about stability ahead of major tournaments.

Gillespie was a guest on Times of India's sports podcast Sportscast before the Ashes began and while talking about the Ashes rivalry between Australia and England also spoke about a few English batsmen he thought were very good players from his playing days.

The Pakistan Cricket Board has appointed Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillespie as head coaches, and former all-rounder Azhar Mahmood as assistant coach across all formats. PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi expressed confidence in the appointments, highlighting the value of the Pakistan cricket team and the PCB's commitment to providing the best resources and facilities.

Jason Gillespie has resigned as Pakistan's Test cricket coach due to disagreements with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), particularly over the non-renewal of his assistant's contract. Aaqib Javed will replace Gillespie as interim coach for the upcoming South Africa tour. Gillespie's departure follows a pattern of coaching instability within the PCB, raising concerns about their management approach.

Legendary spinner Shane Warne believes former Australia skipper Steve Waugh, counted among one of the most successful captains, was more of a match-saver than a match-winner when it came to Test cricket.

Captains Babar Azam and Shan Masood, along with senior players, will participate in a PCB workshop called the 'Strategic Connection Camp.' The session aims to identify key issues in Pakistan cricket and develop strategies for player management and team performance. Coaches Jason Gillespie and Gary Kirsten also express optimism about the meeting's potential benefits.

Pakistan cricketer Ahmed Shehzad criticized the PCB's management after Gary Kirsten suddenly resigned as the white-ball head coach. Kirsten, who was appointed in April, left after just six months, hinting at internal issues. Jason Gillespie will now lead the team for the Australia tour. Reports suggest tensions over voting powers influenced Kirsten’s departure.

Former Australian fast bowler Jason Gillespie expressed excitement over teenage opener Sam Konstas's Test call-up, advocating for his inclusion in the playing XI against India. Konstas's impressive twin centuries in the Sheffield Shield and a century in the Prime Minister's XI match earned him the selection.

Jason Gillespie resigned as Pakistan's red-ball coach after being excluded from the national team's selection for the South Africa series. He faced a difficult environment created by some PCB officials who sidelined him in key decisions. The board disregarded his recommendations, appointed a different coach, and failed to consult him on squad selections, ultimately leading to his departure.

Former umpire Steve Bucknor has admitted to making a mistake in a controversial LBW decision against Sachin Tendulkar during the 2003-04 Brisbane Test. Bucknor confessed that Tendulkar should not have been given out, as the ball was missing the stumps. This admission confirms long-held fan beliefs about the erroneous call.