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14-06-2025
- Politics
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Gillespie reveals how PCB chairman Naqvi ignored 'connection camp' despite being just 20 minutes from venue: 'I flew in from Australia'
Jason Gillespie latest allegations raises serious questions over PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi's administration as the Pakistan cricket team continues to struggle for form in international cricket. read more Former Pakistan cricket team coach Jason Gillespie has launched a fresh attack on Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi as he revealed that the administrator showed little interest in team-building sessions during the Australian's tenure with the Men in Green. Gillespie has been at crossroads with PCB since resigning as Pakistan's red-ball coach in December 2024, less than a year after his appointment. He has also alleged that PCB is yet to pay him completely for his work with the team. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Gillespie criticises PCB chairman Naqvi In his latest allegation levelled against PCB, Gillespie said that during his tenure a 'connection camp' was organised for the Pakistan men's cricket team for which he flew in from Australia while the then white-ball coach Gary Kirsten came from South Africa, but Naqvi failed to show up, despite being in Lahore and only 20 minutes away from the venue. 'Gary came up with this great idea of a connection camp. Everyone in Pakistan cricket basically shared their experiences in that meeting. I flew in from Australia, Gary flew in from South Africa, the Chairman Mohsin Naqvi dialed in on Zoom,' Gillespie said on The Howie Games podcast, as quoted by Cricket Pakistan. 'He is based in Lahore, but he did not come, while Gary came in from Africa. We both felt that the Chairman could not even drive 20 minutes to come here - that was a bit unusual,' he added. The connection camp, reportedly on 23 September 2024, aimed to improve communication and team bonding in the national team. Star players like Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Rizwan, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Saud Shakeel, Shadab Khan and Shan Masood had also attended the session. The connection camp, however, clearly didn't work, as news of infighting in the Pakistan team has kept coming out, while Kirsten and Gillespie resigned from their posts soon after.
India.com
14-06-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Jason Gillespie Slams PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi For Skipping Team-Building Camp: ‘Couldn't Even Drive 20 Minutes'
Former Pakistan red-ball coach Jason Gillespie has once again turned the spotlight on Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi, questioning his leadership commitment in a stinging remark that has sent ripples through the cricketing community. Speaking on The Howie Games podcast, Gillespie revealed that while he and white-ball coach Gary Kirsten flew across continents to attend a vital team-building session in person, the PCB chief chose to dial in via Zoom—despite being located just minutes away from the venue in Lahore. 'Gary came up with this great idea of a Connection Camp… I flew in from Australia, Gary flew in from South Africa, the Chairman Mohsin Naqvi dialed in via Zoom. He is based in Lahore but did not come. We both felt the Chairman could not even drive 20 minutes to come here – that was a bit unusual,' Gillespie said, making his disappointment clear. This public criticism reflects deeper issues plaguing the PCB's internal dynamics and raises serious concerns about the board's unity and direction—especially at a time when the national team desperately needs clear leadership and cohesion. What Was the Connection Camp and Why It Mattered Held on September 23, 2024, the Connection Camp was a pivotal initiative aimed at strengthening communication, trust, and team bonding within Pakistan's national cricket setup. Designed by Gary Kirsten, the session brought together key players including Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Shan Masood, Saud Shakeel, Salman Ali Agha, and Shadab Khan. With both head coaches—Gillespie and Kirsten—physically present, the camp was meant to foster openness and alignment ahead of a crucial cricketing season. The absence of the board's top figure from such a significant initiative sent a contradictory message that did not sit well with the coaching staff, hinting at possible disconnects between the PCB leadership and the team management. Leadership by Presence: Why Naqvi's Absence Raises Red Flags In modern-day professional sports, symbolism and leadership visibility matter just as much as strategy. Gillespie's remarks underscore the frustration many within the PCB's inner circles have been feeling—about what they perceive as a lack of support and proactive involvement from the top brass. In the backdrop of Gillespie and Kirsten's eventual resignations citing "authority issues" with the PCB, Naqvi's absence from the camp appears less like an isolated oversight and more like a symptom of larger structural problems. The fact that Naqvi stayed away despite being in Lahore, while both coaches flew thousands of miles, adds weight to Gillespie's critique and further validates the narrative of growing dissatisfaction among high-level cricketing professionals working under the PCB's current regime. Changes in Selection Committee Hint at Structural Overhaul Meanwhile, the PCB's recent announcement on changes within the men's selection committee suggests that efforts are being made—however incrementally—to restructure and move forward. While Azhar Ali, Asad Shafiq, Aaqib Javed, and Aleem Dar retain their roles, the appointment of Usman Hashmi as a non-voting data analyst replacing Hassan Cheema indicates a subtle shift toward a more performance-driven selection approach. Interestingly, PCB's recent statement also pointed to a more inclusive team selection process, involving head coaches and team captains for each format—perhaps a move to prevent the kind of disenchantment that led to Gillespie and Kirsten's resignations.
NDTV
14-06-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
'PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi Could Not Even...': Ex-Pakistan Coach Jason Gillespie's Harsh Dig
Former Pakistan red-ball coach Jason Gillespie has taken a dig at Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi for the latter's absence from a crucial team-building session for the senior men's cricket team. The session was named "Connection Camp". Gillespie has alleged that while he and then white-ball coach of the team, Gary Kirsten, flew from Australia and South Africa, respectively, to be in person for the session, Naqvi got connected online. "Gary came up with this great idea of a connection camp. Everyone in Pakistan cricket basically shared their experiences in that meeting. I flew in from Australia, Gary flew in from South Africa, the Chairman Mohsin Naqvi dialed in Zoom," Gillespie told The Howie Games podcast, as quoted by Cricket Pakistan. "He is based in Lahore, but he did not come, while Gary came in from Africa. We both felt that the Chairman could not even drive 20 minutes to come here - that was a bit unusual," he added. The connection camp was organised by the Pakistan Cricket Board on September 23, 2024. It was done with an aim to improve communication, bonding, and performance in the national team. Senior players like Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Rizwan, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Saud Shakeel, Shadab Khan, and Shan Masood were part of the session. Notably, Gillespie and Gary Kirsten were appointed as the red-ball and white-ball head coaches of Pakistan cricket team in April last year on two-year contracts, but seven-eight months down the line, they resigned citing issues with the PCB over their authority. In a major development regarding its men's selection committee, the PCB recently confirmed that four out of the five members will continue in their roles. The panel will still include Azhar Ali, Asad Shafiq, Aaqib Javed, and former umpire Aleem Dar, as per ESPNcricinfo. The only adjustment involves Usman Hashmi, who has been appointed as the new data analyst, replacing Hassan Cheema. However, unlike Cheema, Hashmi will not hold voting rights and will serve purely in the selection committee. Reports of a complete overhaul had gained momentum recently, prompting the PCB to release an official statement refuting such reports. Interestingly, the statement also hinted at a more inclusive approach moving forward--suggesting that both the head coach and the captain of each format would now be consulted in the team selection process. (With agency inputs)
Express Tribune
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Gillespie takes a dig at PCB Chief Naqvi
Jason Gillespie resigned as the national team's Test coach just days before the South Africa Test series last year. Photo: AFP/File Former Pakistan red-ball head coach Jason Gillespie has once again taken a dig at Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi for absence from a crucial team-building session, known as the "Connection Camp." Speaking on The Howie Games podcast, Gillespie recounted the efforts made by himself and white-ball head coach Gary Kirsten to attend the campinitiated by Kirstenonly to find a noticeable lack of engagement from the top PCB official. "Gary came up with this great idea of a connection camp. Everyone in Pakistan cricket basically shared their experiences in that meeting. I flew in from Australia, Gary flew in from South Africa, the Chairman Mohsin Naqvi dialed in Zoom," said Gillespie. "He is based in Lahore, but he did not come, while Gary came in from Africa. We both felt that the Chairman could not even drive 20 minutes to come here - that was a bit unusual." he added. The Pakistan Cricket Board held the camp on September 23, 2024, with the aim of improving communication, collaboration, and performance among the national team. The session featured eight senior players, including Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Rizwan, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Saud Shakeel, Shadab Khan, and Shan Masood. PCB Chief Operating Officer Salman Naseer had described the camp as a timely initiative ahead of a packed cricketing calendar, with its primary objective being the development of a unified vision and mission for the national team. It is pertinent to mention that the former Australian pacer resigned as the national team's Test coach just days before the South Africa Test series last year. Bowlers surge in rankings Pakistan bowlers have made significant gains in the latest ICC T20I rankings, thanks to their impressive performances in recent international fixtures. In the bowling rankings, Pakistan pacers Haris Rauf and Abbas Afridi have surged forward, both occupying the joint 18th position with 605 rating points. Left-arm speedster Shaheen Afridi has also moved up, now holding the 35th spot with 552 points. Pakistan's T20I vice-captain Shadab Khan climbed to 58th place in the rankings, alongside spinner Abrar Ahmed, both earning 476 points. However, young bowlers Naseem Shah and Sufiyan Muqeem have slipped in the standings, now placed at 92nd and 95th positions with 407 and 406 points, respectively. New Zealand's Jacob Duffy currently leads the T20I bowling charts, while England's Adil Rashid has claimed the second spot, pushing India's Varun Chakaravarthy down to third. In the T20I batting rankings, Pakistan's star duo Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan have retained their 12th and 13th positions, respectively. Wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Haris also holds firm at the 30th spot. However, emerging middle-order batter Hasan Nawaz has slipped to 46th place, while Saim Ayub has dropped to 62nd. Pakistan T20I captain (name omitted in original text) has fallen two spots to 76th with 430 rating points, and Fakhar Zaman has slipped one place to 87th. Australia's Travis Head continues to dominate the T20I batting rankings, followed by India's Abhishek Sharma in second. England's Phil Salt has dropped to fourth place, as young Indian batter Tilak Varma rises to third.
7NEWS
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
Kane Cornes says criticism from former captain Dom Cassisi was ‘a bit uncomfortable'
Kane Cornes says copping personal criticism from a member of his own wedding party, someone who also attended his brother-in-law's funeral, was 'a little bit uncomfortable'. Speaking on 7NEWS Adelaide's Two-Team Town earlier this week, former Port Adelaide captain Dom Cassisi added his voice to the chorus-bordering-on-cacophony of critics who have denounced Cornes for his harsh assessment of North Melbourne midfielders Harry Sheezel and Jye Simpkin. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today Cornes was particularly critical of Sheezel, who he challenged to have more impact and score involvement with his possessions, even coining his current trend of disposals as 'Sheezy Ball'. Cassisi added his name to a long list of former AFL players who have suggested Cornes think about his own backyard before attacking others'. 'I thought Kane's comments probably did get a little bit too personal for a young player and probably has a few times,' Cassisi said on 7NEWS Adelaide's Two-Team Town. 'But knowing Kane better than (most) — we got drafted the same year, was with him every day — and us guys that played with him understand that Kane, if someone said something about Kane's game, he took it worse than anyone. 'He literally would struggle to come to the club, he wouldn't talk to anyone, he'd be flat. 'So, we sort of look at it and go, 'What you're doing to this kid, you couldn't really take yourself when someone criticised you'. 'The interesting piece for us that are close to him, we sort of laugh it off a bit. Because it's like, 'Well mate, you struggled with that, and you're doing it that to this kid, which doesn't really stack up'. 'I would have thought, because Kane struggled with it so much, and he spoke publicly about his anxiety, you do look at it and go, 'How can you inflict that on other people?', but that's the path he's gone down.' Responding to the comments on Tuesday night's episode of The Agenda Setters, Cornes was at pains to say he has already publicly owned his flaws as a player, and that they don't preclude him from making judgement on current players. 'Dom can say what he likes and have that platform to do that,' Cornes said. 'I think some of what he said was a stretch, but that's his story, not mine. 'What I will say though, is that everything he has said or had a crack at me about, I've put on the public record. You can go read my book, you can listen to The Howie Games podcast, you can hear me here — or on whatever other platform. 'I had my flaws as a player, and I'm more than happy to put my hand up and say that. 'I was coached extremely well and supported so well by those coaches, who drove me to get that stuff out of my game and, as I think I got more mature, it did evolve. 'But I guess as a player, I can put my hand up and know that I did everything I could to be the best that I could be.' He didn't name Cassisi specifically, but Cornes went on to add a thinly veiled swipe at some of his former teammates who couldn't say the same of their own careers. 'Now, I wasn't perfect, I had serious flaws as I said, at times a poor teammate and at times selfish — but I wanted to be the best that I could, and probably got an extra 200 games out of myself for doing that,' he said. 'I'm not exactly sure everyone I played with did that, and Dom can speak to that. 'But I just find it strange that everyone is piling in, and they've got their right to do that.' It wasn't until his final summation that Cornes explained the personal element to his clash with Cassisi that hurts most. Before moving on with a new topic, Cornes said: 'I guess it was a little bit uncomfortable, considering that he (Cassisi) came to my brother-in-law's funeral and was in my wedding.'
