Jason Gillespie Takes Legal Action Against PCB Over Alleged Unpaid Dues
Former Pakistan head coach Jason Gillespie has launched legal proceedings against the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), claiming unpaid financial dues stemming from his coaching tenure that ended in December 2024.
Gillespie, who resigned late last year, alleges that the PCB failed to pay him bonuses promised for significant victories—most notably, a Test series win over England and an ODI triumph against Australia. According to sources, the former Australian pacer insists that the board did not uphold its written financial commitments.
In response, the PCB issued a firm denial, rejecting the claims and accusing Gillespie of violating contractual terms. In a public statement released via the board’s official website, the PCB stated that Gillespie had resigned without completing the mandatory four-month notice period, labeling it a “clear breach of contractual terms.”
“The Pakistan Cricket Board refutes claims made by a former head coach on the non-payment of his dues,” the statement read.
The dispute has escalated to the point where Gillespie has referred the matter to the International Cricket Council (ICC), though legal experts remain uncertain whether the ICC has the jurisdiction to intervene in contractual disagreements of this nature.
The tension between Gillespie and the PCB reportedly began well before his resignation. In October 2024, Gillespie was removed from the selection panel and relegated to what he described as a “matchday strategist” role. Matters worsened in November when he was overlooked for the South Africa tour, with Aaqib Javed stepping in as interim coach.
The breaking point came shortly after his assistant, Tim Nielsen, was informed that his contract would not be renewed. Gillespie submitted his resignation the following day, viewing the decision as yet another effort to undermine his authority within the coaching setup.
The PCB has yet to confirm whether it plans to pursue legal compensation in return, but officials suggest that legal avenues remain open. The board insists there are no pending payments due to Gillespie and maintains that it has responded to all of his communications.
These developments come just a day after the PCB officially began its search for a new head coach. Aaqib Javed, who oversaw a string of disappointing results during his interim term, will not be retained moving forward.
As the legal battle unfolds, it remains to be seen whether this public dispute will impact the PCB’s efforts to secure a long-term head coach or prompt a review of how coaching contracts are handled in the future.
