Being the Pakistan head coach can be a thankless job. The media and former players are quick to criticize at every opportunity, and instability at the board level can be unsettling. Yet amidst the tumult, lies the rewarding task of nurturing the raw talent abundant in the country.

By PakPassion Staff (15-05-2024)

In today's episode, Saj chats with Australian fast bowler, Jason Gillespie, who was recently appointed as the head coach of the Pakistan Test team. In addition to his rich playing career, Gillespie has a wealth of coaching experience, including roles with Zimbabwe, Yorkshire, South Australia, as well as BBL and IPL teams. What motivated him to take on the role of Pakistan's men's Test side? And what does he hope to achieve?

Listen to his first exclusive interview since he was appointed as Test coach to find out more:

00:14 - Introduction
01:05 - What drew him to coach Pakistan in the Test format?
03:48 - Is it a full-time role?
06:26 - What challenges does he expect in his new role?
11:08 - On the prospects of working with players like Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Afridi
12:30 - What is the Pakistan Test team lacking?
14:16 - On Shan Masood
15:08 - On the 'Pakistan Way'
18:23 - His outlook for Pakistan's T20 World Cup campaign
20:01 - Conclusion

https://youtu.be/z-c6nZBEfC4?si=5l0eHGteItFrBZ0P