PCB Hits Back at Jason Gillespie’s Unpaid Salary Claims

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has quickly responded to claims made by former head coach Jason Gillespie, who recently stated that he was still waiting to be paid after stepping down from his role early this year. According to the PCB, Gillespie’s version of the story leaves out a key detail—they say he didn’t follow the rules of his contract when he quit.

In a clarification issued on Sunday, the PCB claims that the Australian was required to give four months’ notice before resigning, but he left without doing so. Because of that, they argue, his claim about unpaid dues isn’t as straightforward as it seems.

Jason Gillespie, the former Australian fast bowler, was appointed as Pakistan’s red-ball coach in April 2024. However, just months into his tenure, he resigned—frustrated by the PCB’s alleged interference. Today, a video of his interview went viral on social media, where Gillespie publicly shared that he still hadn’t been paid in full. “I’m still waiting on some remuneration for work that has been done,” he said. “Admittedly, that’s been a little disappointing.”

His comments quickly gained attention, with fans and media questioning why such issues keep cropping up in the PCB’s dealings.

The PCB has now pushed back, stating that Jason Gillespie did not adhere to the terms of his contract. They argue that this is why there’s been a hold-up in settling everything financially.

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This situation is another example of how communication gaps and off-field drama continue to hurt Pakistan cricket’s reputation. Gillespie hasn’t shown interest in returning to coaching since leaving the role, saying the experience “dampened his love for coaching.”

The ball is now in the PCB’s court to either resolve the matter quietly or risk further public scrutiny. One thing is clear: this isn’t a good look for either party, and fans would much rather hear news about on-field performances than off-field disputes.