The former Pakistan coach Jason Gillespie has rejected Sunil Gavaskar’s take saying that second-string Indian team is capable of beating Pakistan in ODIs. His statement comes after India beat Pakistan by six wickets in the Champions Trophy 2025.
Gavaskar said the India-Pakistan rivalry had lost its edge due to Pakistan’s inability to compete with India, which highlighted the stark contrast in the two nations’ ability to produce young talents.
Gillespie who was unceremoniously removed as Pakistan’s head coach, rejected Sunil Gavaskar’s argument, asserting that Pakistani players have the potential to succeed if provided with stability by the Pakistan Crickeet Board (PCB).
“I don’t buy this rhetoric. I saw some comments from Sunil Gavaskar about the Indian B team or the Indian C team beating Pakistan’s top team. That’s nonsense. Absolute nonsense.”
“If Pakistan picks and sticks with the right players and gives them time to shine, time to learn, and develop their games, they can beat anyone. I have got no doubt about that,” said Gillespie.
“They are high in talent. You just have to pick the right kind of talent. You have to support them and be patient with them. There’s far too much impatience, in my opinion, in Pakistan cricket.
“If the PCB, as a board, wants to change and get the right results, they need to get the right people, the right selection panel, and give players time to flourish and do their job.”
“If you are hiring a new coach, give him the opportunity to do something meaningful, give him the time. Otherwise, the results are going to be the same,” he added.
Meanwhile, Gillespie has slammed Pakistan’s coach Aaqib Javed, a “clown” for his comments about instability in the setup.
Gillespie accused Aaqib Javed for backstabbing him and Gary Kirsten were leading Pakistan’s test and white-ball teams.
“This is hilarious. Aaqib was clearly undermining Gary and me behind the scenes, campaigning to be the coach in all formats. He is a clown,” said Gillespie.
Pakistan failed to secure a single win in the Champions Trophy 2025 campaign after suffering defeats against New Zealand and India.
Their last group stage match against Bangladesh has been washed out due to rain and the hosts completed the campaign in the bottom of the points table.
