Jason Gillespie, former head coach of Pakistan’s national cricket team, has taken legal action against the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), alleging non-payment of dues and a breach of contract following his early dismissal.
Gillespie, the Australian cricket legend, is pursuing the case through formal legal channels. The matter has also been brought to the attention of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in what is becoming a contentious contract dispute between the coach and the PCB.
“I am still waiting on some remuneration from the PCB,” Gillespie stated, underscoring the core of his grievance. His departure from the role earlier this year came under circumstances that have since spiraled into a public and legal conflict.
“Sold the dream” — Gillespie’s frustration boils over
The dispute stems from what Gillespie describes as a broken promise. Reflecting on his brief tenure, he remarked: “Gary Kirsten and I got sold the dream of building a team. Losing a game, and all of a sudden, that gets thrown out of the window.”
The former fast bowler was appointed in a dual role that reportedly promised long-term planning and a collaborative structure. However, his stint was cut short, prompting him to escalate the issue to legal authorities.
PCB responds: “Clear breach of contract”
The Pakistan Cricket Board has publicly rejected Gillespie’s claims, maintaining that the coach failed to adhere to key contractual obligations.
“The Pakistan Cricket Board refutes claims made by a former head coach on the non-payment of his dues,” the PCB said in an official statement.
Backing its stance, the board added: “The PCB spokesman states that the former head coach abruptly left his position without giving a four-month notice period, which was a clear breach of the contractual terms. The coaching contract explicitly mentioned a notice period applicable to both parties, and the coach was fully aware of it.”
Coaching roles re-advertised amid legal row
Interestingly, while the legal standoff unfolds, the PCB has posted fresh advertisements for the positions of head coach and director at its High Performance Centre in Lahore. The timing has added fuel to the controversy, further highlighting the instability around the coaching structure.
Gillespie’s legal pursuit signals a larger concern for how international coaching tenures are managed in Pakistan cricket — an issue that could affect the PCB’s global reputation in talent acquisition and contract enforcement.
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