Former Pakistan red-ball head coach Jason Gillespie openly criticised PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi for skipping a crucial team-building session last year.
Speaking on a podcast, Gillespie revealed how he and white-ball coach Gary Kirsten had put in a lot of effort to attend the special ‘Connection Camp’, which was organised by the PCB on September 23, 2024. However, they were disappointed by Naqvi’s absence.
“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 dialedin Zoom,” Gillespie said on the podcast.
“He is based in Lahore, but he did not come” – Gillespie
Gillespie then pointed out that while he and Kirsten travelled long distances, Naqvi—who lives in Lahore—could not make a short trip to the venue. “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 camp was aimed at improving the bond, communication, and performance of Pakistan’s national cricket team. Star players like Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Rizwan, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Saud Shakeel, Shadab Khan, and Shan Masood attended the session.
The PCB’s Chief Operating Officer had described the camp as a timely and important step to bring players and management closer. However, Gillespie’s comments have now raised fresh questions about the seriousness and commitment at the top level. Gillespie resigned as Pakistan’s Test coach last year after a short stint.
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