"How Ridiculous": Jason Gillespie Fires Back At Sacked Pakistan Coach Umar Gul

Ek baar phir se, cricket ka drama! 🎵

Fellow cricket lovers, let me set the scene like a well-composed raga — and this one has its fair share of discordant notes.

Former Australia pacer Jason Gillespie has fired a rather hilarious jab at sacked Pakistan bowling coach Umar Gul, right ahead of the crucial third Test vs England at Edgbaston (starts Wed).

Here's the rhythm of the story: Pakistan have been hammered in the first two Tests, and the PCB, in a sudden tempo change, recalled seven players plus two support staff — including head coach Sarfaraz and Gul himself.

Now here's where it gets musical (in an ironic way). After that innings-and-103 defeat in Leeds, Gul pointed the finger at... the weather. Cold Leeds conditions, he said, stopped his bowlers from executing. Gillespie, appearing on the 'Fast Bowling Cartel' podcast with McGrath and Fleming, didn't hold back:

"Give me a spell, Umar. Not surprised you're not bowling coach anymore, champ. How ridiculous is that?"

But Gillespie's sharpest beat came when he criticised the PCB's management chaos — sacking seven players, then asking them to stay for a King meeting because it'd be "embarrassing" to show up with only some. "It makes zero sense," he said.

Like a disorganised composition, the whole situation lacks harmony.

Third Test begins Wed at Edgbaston. Let's see if Pakistan can find their tempo. 🏏

What's your take — weather excuse or genuine mismanagement? Share your thoughts.

Source: NDTV Sports