Jason Gillespie, the red-ball head coach of Pakistan, is set to depart for Australia after the conclusion of the second and final Test against Bangladesh. Gillespie, along with the team’s high-performance coach Tim Nielsen, will leave Pakistan on Wednesday, bringing an end to their current stint with the team.
The second Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh is currently underway in Rawalpindi, where the hosts are on the cusp of a historic clean sweep. Prior to this series, Bangladesh had never defeated Pakistan in a Test match, making this a significant achievement for the home team.
Gillespie and Nielsen will return to Pakistan ahead of the pre-series training camp for the series against England, which starts on October 7 in Multan. The training camp is likely to start on October 1, and will prepare the team for the three-match Test series against England.
Team physio Cliff Deacon and strength and conditioning coach Dreks Simon will stay in Pakistan to conduct fitness tests of the national team’s players ahead of the upcoming Champions One-Day Cup. The Champions One-Day Cup is scheduled to be played from September 12-29 at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad, and will feature the country’s 150 best cricketers.
Gillespie’s departure comes at a time when Pakistan is experiencing a resurgence in Test cricket. The team has performed well under his guidance, and the clean sweep against Bangladesh is a testament to his coaching abilities. However, the team will miss his expertise and guidance in the coming weeks.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has not announced a replacement for Gillespie, but it is expected that a local coach will take charge of the team in his absence. The PCB has been working to develop local coaching talent, and this could be an opportunity for a Pakistani coach to step up and take charge of the team.
In conclusion, Jason Gillespie’s departure for Australia marks the end of his current stint with the Pakistan team. However, he will return to Pakistan ahead of the series against England, and will continue to play a crucial role in the team’s development.
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