Jason Gillespie Alleges PCB Withheld Salary Post Exit
Former Pakistan red-ball coach Jason Gillespie has gone public with allegations that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has not cleared his dues following his exit from the role in December 2024. Gillespie, who served a nine-month stint, expressed disappointment over not being paid for his services and said he was still waiting for resolution. “I’m still waiting to be paid for the work I did. It’s a bit disappointing,” he remarked.
The fallout reportedly stems from deepening tensions between Gillespie and PCB officials over team autonomy and support staff decisions. Gillespie, who had proposed to coach the white-ball squad as well, claimed his outreach went unanswered. Adding to the friction was the board’s choice not to renew the contract of high-performance coach Tim Nielsen—someone Gillespie trusted—and the appointment of Shahid Aslam to the support staff, reportedly on the advice of interim white-ball coach Aaqib Javed.
PCB Denies Allegations, Cites Contract Breach
The PCB, however, has refuted Gillespie’s claims, asserting that he resigned without honoring the mandatory four-month notice period stipulated in his contract. The board maintains that this breach has impacted the processing of his dues.
According to officials, any pending payments will only be cleared once Gillespie addresses his side of the contractual agreement. They added that Gillespie’s representatives have been informed of the situation, and the board remains firm on resolving the matter strictly within legal and contractual frameworks.
Tensions Reflect Broader Coaching Woes
Gillespie’s exit and subsequent fallout echo broader challenges that foreign coaches often face within Pakistan’s cricket ecosystem. From internal politics to inconsistent support structures, several coaches have voiced similar frustrations in the past. Gillespie’s allegations further underline ongoing frictions between coaching staff and cricket administration, which continue to affect team cohesion and long-term planning.
While Gillespie remains hopeful for a resolution, the standoff has once again drawn attention to Pakistan cricket’s administrative turbulence—an issue that shows little sign of abating.
