Jason Gillespie addresses his first press convention as Pakistan’s red-ball coach. — PCB
Former Australian cricketer Jason Gillespie is anticipated to take the obligations as head coach of Hyderabad franchise, the latest addition to the Pakistan Tremendous League (PSL), for the upcoming eleventh version, set to start on March 26 this yr.
The 50-year-old was beforehand a part of Pakistan’s teaching setup, appointed in April 2024 as the top coach of the Take a look at squad alongside Gary Kirsten, who led the white-ball staff.
Nevertheless, forward of Pakistan’s two-match Take a look at collection in South Africa in December 2024, Gillespie resigned amid reviews of a strained relationship with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and challenges in aligning with the staff’s administration construction.
The historic eleventh version of the PSL will see the event increase to eight groups, with Hyderabad and Sialkot becoming a member of as the brand new franchises.
Hyderabad, owned by Fawad Sarwar, secured the franchise by profitable the public sale with a bid of Rs1.75 billion ($6,247,500).
For the unversed, the PCB additionally confirmed the dates for the PSL 11 Participant Public sale, which can be held on February 11 through the public sale workshop.
The session was chaired by PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and PSL CEO Salman Naseer and attended by all eight franchise representatives, PSL officers, members of Pakistan’s T20 World Cup squad, PCB officers, and different capped gamers.
Throughout the public sale, numerous subjects have been mentioned, together with base costs, staff budgets, squad measurement limits, participant retention , and direct signings.
