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Gillespie hits out at Pakistan selectors after mid-series overhaul

Sept 4 : Former Pakistan coach Jason Gillespie said the team's latest upheaval reflected a lack of stability off the field, after the Pakistan Cricket Board overhauled the squad and coaching staff midway through the test series against England.Pakistan sent home seven players, including former captain Salman Ali Agha, and parted ways with head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul after heavy defeats in the opening two tests.Pakistan lost the first test by an innings and 103 runs and the second by 194 runs to go 2-0 down in the three-match series, failing to score more than 200 in all four innings.Gillespie, who coached Pakistan from April to December 2024, said constant changes had made it difficult for the team to build consistency. "I feel for the players — this is these guys'
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