Team India cricketers with coach Gautam Gambhir (PTI Photo) Former Pakistan coach Jason Gillespie has slammed suggestions that he should replace Gautam Gambhir as India’s head coach. Gillespie bluntly responded on social media that he was not interested in the role.Gillespie had a tough experience in his first international coaching job with a full ICC member. He was appointed coach of the Pakistan men’s team in 2024, but resigned seven months later.
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His departure came in November 2024, after which Aaqib Javed took over the role. Since then, Gillespie has spoken openly about his time in Pakistan and the reasons for his resignation.Gautam Gambhir has been under pressure as India’s Test coach of late after poor results, including heavy defeats at home to New Zealand and South Africa.A user on X (formerly Twitter) directly asked Gillespie if he would consider coaching India. The user wrote: “Jason you have to coach India now because they are losing, not only are they losing but they are twice washed at home. They really need you.”Gillespie didn’t hesitate to answer. He replied with only two words, “No, thank you.” While the former Australian bowler did not elaborate on his answer, Gillespie’s recent experience with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) may also have influenced his thinking. After dealing with the problems in Pakistan, he may be wary of taking on another major role in the subcontinent, especially in an environment he is completely unfamiliar with.Despite rejecting the India role, Gillespie remains highly respected as a red-ball coach. His successful stints with Yorkshire and Sussex in county cricket kept him in demand.
