Gillespie says Aaqib undermined him and former white-ball coach Gary Kirsten to grab the coaching job for himself.

Former Pakistan Test team coach Jason Gillespie has hit out against his successor Aaqib Javed for his excuses after the Champions Trophy exit. Gillispie called Javed a clown and called the situation of the Pakistan team hilarious.

Former Australia pacer Jason Gillespie hit out at Pakistan's interim head coach Aaqib Javed, calling him a 'clown' for campaigning for the head coach role. Gillespie condemned Javed’s claims that cons

Taking note of Aaqib Javed's comments, Gillespie said the former pacer "undermined" him and Gary Kirsten and "plotted" to become the Pakistan coach himself.

Aaqib Javed urged patience amid Pakistan's struggles, stressing that frequent coaching changes and lack of stability are hindering progress. He emphasised stability, even as the repeated defeats to India continue to frustrate fans after their Champions Trophy group-stage exit.

Jason Gillespie labelled Pakistan's interim head coach Aaqib Javed as 'clown' and accused him of planning and plotting against him and Gary Kirsten during their coaching stints

Aaqib Javed replaced Jason Gillespie and Gary Kirsten as Pakistan head coach across formats after both resigned following short stints last year.