Gillespie's Surprising Role Shift: Pakistan Coach Confined to Match-Day Duties

Pakistan's Test head coach Jason Gillespie revealed he has no role in decision-making ahead of the third Test against England. Changes by the Pakistan Cricket Board mean Gillespie focuses solely on match-day strategy. Pakistan aims to secure a home series after last beating South Africa in February 2021.

In a revealing statement ahead of the critical third Test match against England, Pakistan's Test head coach Jason Gillespie confessed to having no say in team decisions. Despite the series being tied 1-1 with a decisive match in Rawalpindi, Gillespie's influence is limited to match-day strategy alone.

Pakistan, fresh from a 152-run victory over England, is eager to claim their first home series victory since February 2021, when they triumphed over South Africa. Discussions at the pre-match press conference shed light on the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) changes post the initial Test match. A new selection panel was appointed, leaving Gillespie out of the decision-making process entirely.

Elaborating on his diminished role, Gillespie stated he now concentrates solely on coaching strategies for match days. He emphasized his detachment from broader team decisions, focusing instead on player readiness. In a separate announcement, the PCB confirmed an unchanged line-up for their clash against England, aligning with England's squad alterations focusing on a triple-spin attack.

(With inputs from agencies.)