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Former Test Head Coach Jason Gillespie was not deprived of wages: Report

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PCB said that in December last year, Australian Jason Gillespie, who resigned as the chief coach of Pakistan’s red ball side, was not deprived of wages as alleged in the media reports. A Pakistani Cricket Board (PCB) source, the media former Australian Pacer’s International Cricket Council (ICC) approached and unpaid dues allegedly weighed the legal options of the PCB “did nothing from the contractual obligations,” he said. “There was a clear contract between the Board of Directors and Gillespie, and the PCB is acting only as what is revealed in the contract.” He said.

Authorized, all issues related to fees were handled by the PCB’s legal department as specified in the contract.

Gillespie claimed that the PCB still owes its home test series against England and a bonus in Australia, including bonuses to earn a day -old series.

Media reports claimed that Gillespie was approaching the World Criches Association (WCA) and that he was considering legal action against the PCB.

The source, “as specified in the contract did not give the necessary notification period and we act according to our agreement with it.” He said.

Gillespie and Gary Kirsten were appointed as red ball and white ball head coaches in two -year contracts in April last year, but for seven eight months, PCB and his authorities resigned.

PCB appointed Aaqib Javed as a temporary head coach for both formats after foreign experts resigned.

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