Jason Gillespie Resigns from South Australia Amid Reports of Head Coach Offer from Pakistan

Australia's domestic team's duties have been relinquished by Jason Gillespie. Simultaneously, there's speculation that he could take on the role of Pakistan's coach. Gillespie was in charge of the South Australian Cricket Association and the Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League. It is known that he will step down from both roles in June.

Gillespie has been in charge of Adelaide since the 2016-17 season. Over time, he has achieved a lot. The team has reached the finals in the 2017-18 season and has also played in the playoffs four times. On the other hand, he has been in charge of South Australia since the 2020-21 season. Leading a team for so long is no easy task.

Gillespie's contract with South Australia was until the 2024-25 season. However, the performance at home has been disappointing. The team finished from fifth place in the Sheffield Shield tournament. On the other hand, Adelaide reached the playoffs in the latest edition of the Big Bash.

Aside from relinquishing his duties, there's speculation on another front. He could potentially become the coach of Pakistan. This news was reported by Pakistani media Cricket Pakistan. It is said that Pakistan wants to include Gillespie in their coaching panel. It's not yet certain which position he will be given.

Names like Shane Watson and Darren Sammy have also been mentioned in the race to become Pakistan's coach. However, it is known that they have not taken on any responsibilities. According to reports, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will announce the new names for the coaching panel next week. Gillespie has expressed excitement about taking on new opportunities after stepping down from his duties.