The Pakistan head coach Jason Gillespie has revealed his role in bringing changes to the Pakistan side ahead of the finals tests against England.
Pakistan test team’s head coach Jason Gillespie opened up about his role in the drastic changes that were introduced and called himself a ‘match day strategist’ and revealed that he had no involvement in the Selection committee, alongside certain players being rested.
He revealed that he is only responsible for players’ performance on the field and not the selection process.
Pakistan red-ball head coach Jason Gillespie’s press conference ahead of the third Test at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
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“I am not a selector, I am a match-day strategist and as head coach, I am all about the players. My focus is on the players and all that, let selectors do their jobs. We just go out there and play the best possible cricket we can play,” said Jason Gillespie.
He revealed that the newly appointed selection panel made some big changes and that he was not part of the decision-making.
“The PCB came out and made some changes after that Test match. It was decided that a new selection panel would come in, and they would be making decisions. I wasn’t involved in the decision-making, I was just there. I am now a coach and a match-day strategist. I keep out of things now and focus on the players and just getting them ready for cricket.” he added.
Recently, Pakistan made a big move by sidelining Babar Azam from playing 11 for the second test where the side secured a 152-run victory against England. The Cricket Board has decided to go with the same playing 11 for the third test aiming for the first series win under Shan Masood.
Kamran Ghulam, Sajid Khan and Noman Ali who made an appearance in the second test will continue to play in the third test.
Pakistan showed trust in domestic campaigns, notably in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, Ghulam a seasoned campaigner made his debut on the second test put a century and laid the foundation for Pakistan’s comeback in the series.
Sajid Khan and Noman Ali picked 20 wickets in the test match, the first time since 1956 to complete wipe out.
England has secured the 5th position while Pakistan stands 8th in the WTC points table. The third test of the series will begin on October 24 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
Pakistan Playing 11 for third England Test: Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, Shan Masood (c), Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Agha, Aamer Jamal, Sajid Khan, Noman Ali, Zahid Mahmood.
