Sydney Sydney. Former Australian bowler Jason Gillespie, who was included as a star recruit by the PCB earlier this year as coach, has had his role reduced. The Pakistan Cricket Board has apparently ended the role of coach Jason Gillespie and captain Shan Masood in the team's selection matters. This decision was taken after Pakistan's crushing defeat in the first Test against England. Pakistan red-ball coach Jason Gillespie on Wednesday confirmed the PCB's decision to strip him of powers in selection matters despite being promised complete freedom when he takes charge of the team.
In fact, both Gillespie and Test captain Shan Masood will no longer have any say in the selection policies and were informed about the decision by a Pakistan Cricket Board official after the first Test against England in Multan, in which the hosts won by an innings and 47. Lost by runs. “I now coach just for match-day strategy. So, I stay away from these things now and just focus on the players and preparing them for cricket,” a clearly dejected Gillispie said at a media conference.
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