Pak vs Eng 2024 – Pakistan Test coach Jason Gillespie frustrated by lack of clear communication

“I think there’s always frustration at times,” Gillespie said in an interview Sky Sports. “For me, when I was on board with Pakistan cricket, I was told that there is a long-term plan, and we need to make sure that our communication is working. I really instilled that so that you don’t get frustrated if those things don’t go the way you want them to.

“It wasn’t what I signed up for, I’ll be completely honest. But this is one of those situations where you just need to go with the flow. Like I said, I’m in a different place and things are like this. One can agree or disagree with the way things are done, but ultimately I’m here to help the Pakistan team do well, help me The players got better, I improved.

“A lot has changed. Since I took part, we are already in our third selection list. These are the things that you have to take in every step of your life and understand that we are in a different place and we are with the team. I ask a lot of questions and I ask for clarity, that’s what I can ask as a head coach.

“But I want to make it clear that everyone in Pakistan wants the best and there are a lot of passionate people here. That drives me to continue helping the players, and it’s been a great experience working with them so far. I really am. I’m excited about what the future holds for you as a coach.”

Gillespie also admitted that there was a learning curve to his experience, and felt it was natural that it would take time for him to settle in at PCB.

“A lot of things change in Pakistan at the drop of a hat. You just take it in your stride and understand that this is where you are. I have to always remember that I’m an immigrant in Pakistan. And I have to respect that and that things are probably done differently to what I’m used to or expect from where I come from in Australia. So- so not to say one way is right or wrong or anything, it’s different and you just have to adjust and adapt.”

“He had a small patch, but I don’t think there are many great players who haven’t had an ec patch. I’m sure Babar will come back and score a lot of runs for Pakistan in every way.”

Gillespie backs Babar to make a strong comeback

Gillespie’s relationship with the players, however, has never been in question. He praised captain Masood as “an example of calmness”, saying that he considers taking care of the players as his main role. It’s a note he’s picked up in his short tenure, and one he’s asked former Pakistan players to help him with.

“I’m very protective of the players and I’m very protective of the staff that I work with and I want to make sure that the environment that we’re trying to create is a safe environment for everyone and if that erodes that can lead to a little bit of loss. of frustration.

“A lot of former players have their own social media, YouTube, whatever, and they get paid to have an opinion. One thing I’ve noticed here is that the players are aware of everything and if they get positive feedback from the former players they idolized as kids, that goes a long way when they get reinforcement. something good, and if there is a lot of criticism from those former players.

“What I will say is that Babar is a very good player. He has been a bit thin, but I don’t think there are many great players who have not been in the team. I have a lot of hope that Babar will come back. He will score a lot of runs for Pakistan in every way. He is a very good player, he works hard in his game, he is very precise in his preparation I expect him to have a big role in moving forward in the next little while.”