Gillespie opens up on painful coaching term with Pak

Former Pakistan red-ball team coach Jason Gillespie has once again spoken out regarding his experience with the Pakistan team.

In a recent interview, the former Australian fast bowler shared candid thoughts about his time coaching in Pakistan, saying, "My experience in Pakistan has dampened my love for coaching."

Gillespie, who had a brief stint as Pakistan's red-ball coach and later served as the interim white-ball coach following Gary Kirsten's departure, revealed how disheartening the entire episode was for him.

"It was a huge blow. I was deeply disappointed by how things ended. It made me question whether I even wanted to return to full-time coaching," Gillespie said.

Continuing his remarks, the former head coach admitted, "To be honest, the experience left me drained. I currently have no interest in coaching at all. Even if Australia were to offer me a coaching role today, I'd politely decline—I'm simply not interested right now."

Gillespie's coaching journey with Pakistan came to an end after a short period. Once Gary Kirsten stepped down, Gillespie temporarily took over as the white-ball coach. However, he also exited the coaching setup shortly after, paving the way for Aaqib Javed to take over as interim head coach.

Following his resignation, Gillespie claimed in an interview that Aaqib Javed had actively campaigned for the coaching role—an allegation that stirred significant controversy at the time.

Babar, Rizwan need support, says Salman Butt

Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt has urged fans to rally behind national batters Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam during a challenging period for Pakistan cricket. While speaking to a digital platform, Butt emphasized the need for a performance-oriented approach within the national team and stated that criticism should be fair and constructive, rather than personal.

"It's not about Babar and Rizwan. It is about any player in the world. The national team is a performance-oriented place. Those players who perform will be appreciated, and those who don't will face criticism," Butt explained.

He further added, "The criticism should be constructive, and it shouldn't be that you come on someone and start picking on them."

Butt acknowledged the significant contributions of both Babar and Rizwan to Pakistan cricket, but also highlighted the need for constant improvement. He emphasized that players must work on their weaknesses and continue to evolve.

"Babar and Rizwan have done great service for Pakistan.

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