Ricky Ponting, former Australian captain, has shared his thoughts on Pakistan's new Test coach, Jason Gillespie.
Ponting praised Gillespie, comparing him to Gautam Gambhir, for his deep thinking and quiet but effective approach. Gillespie, who was appointed in April 2024, is set to lead Pakistan in the upcoming ICC World Test Championship matches.
Gillespie is expected to guide the team through a challenging season, starting with the Test series against Bangladesh at home, followed by matches against England and South Africa.
What did Ricky Pointing say on Jason Gillespie taking the new role?
Ponting highlighted the similarities between Gillespie and India’s Gautam Gambhir, noting that both are deep thinkers and have strong coaching records.
"Jason Gillespie is a bit like Gambhir. Pretty much everywhere he has been, his coaching record has been very very good. He will have some challenges I got no doubt about it. But he is a deep thinker and as I said, a quiet person that goes about it in his own way," Ponting said.
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How well has Jason Gillespie's coaching career been?
Gillespie has a diverse coaching background, having worked with several teams across different leagues and countries. His experience includes coaching roles with the Indian Premier League’s Punjab Kings, the Big Bash League’s Adelaide Strikers, and English counties Yorkshire and Sussex.
Pakistan's Test series against Bangladesh begins on August 21 in Rawalpindi. With Gillespie at the helm and Saud Shakeel as the new vice-captain, Pakistan will be looking to secure crucial wins and improve their standing in the ICC World Test Championship.
