Former Pakistan head coach Jason Gillespie and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) are embroiled in a financial dispute following Gillespie’s resignation in December 2024. Gillespie claims the PCB owes him unpaid bonuses for Pakistan’s Test series win against England and ODI series victory over Australia, alongside other contractual breaches. The PCB counters that Gillespie violated his contract by resigning without serving the mandatory four-month notice period.
Key Points of contention:
Gillespie’s allegations: Accuses PCB of failing to honor written financial assurances, including performance bonuses, and undermining his authority by removing him from selection panels and reducing his role to a “matchday strategist”. He also cited the non-renewal of assistant Tim Nielsen’s contract as a factor in his resignation.
PCB’s response: Maintains Gillespie breached contractual terms by quitting abruptly and denies owing him any payments. The board is reportedly considering seeking compensation for his early departure.
ICC involvement: Gillespie has approached the ICC for resolution, though the body’s jurisdiction in contractual disputes remains unclear.
The relationship deteriorated months before Gillespie’s resignation, with conflicts over team management and coaching roles during Pakistan’s tour of South Africa, where Aqib Javed replaced him temporarily. The dispute arises as PCB seeks a new head coach following interim coach Javed’s departure after poor results.
