"How Ridiculous": Jason Gillespie Fires Back At Sacked Pakistan Coach Umar Gul

By Suresh

*Ek baar phir se, cricket ka drama!* 🎵 Fellow cricket lovers, let me set the scene like a well-composed raga — and this one has its fair share of discordant notes. Former Australia pacer Jason Gillespie has fired a rather *hilarious* jab at sacked Pakistan bowling coach Umar Gul, right ahead of the crucial third Test vs England at Edgbaston (starts Wed). Here's the rhythm of the story: Pakistan have been hammered in the first two Tests, and the PCB, in a sudden tempo change, recalled seven players plus two support staff — including head coach Sarfaraz and Gul himself. Now here's where it gets musical (in an ironic way). After that innings-and-103 defeat in Leeds, Gul pointed the finger at... the *weather*. Cold Leeds conditions, he said, stopped his bowlers from executing. Gillespie, appearing on the 'Fast Bowling Cartel' podcast with McGrath and Fleming, didn't hold back: *"Give me a spell, Umar. Not surprised you're not bowling coach anymore, champ. How ridiculous is that?"* But Gillespie's sharpest beat came when he criticised the PCB's management chaos — sacking seven players, then asking them to stay for a King meeting because it'd be "embarrassing" to show up with only some. *"It makes zero sense,"* he said. Like a disorganised composition, the whole situation lacks harmony. Third Test begins Wed at Edgbaston. Let's see if Pakistan can find their tempo. 🏏 *What's your take — weather excuse or genuine mismanagement? Share your thoughts.* Source: NDTV Sports