Adam Gilchrist confident in Jason Gillespie's ability to navigate Pakistan cricket

Legendary Australian wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist has expressed his confidence in former teammate Jason Gillespie's ability to navigate the turbulent waters of Pakistan cricket. 

Speaking on the popular podcast Club Prairie Fire, Gilchrist highlighted Gillespie's exceptional diplomatic skills, which he believes will serve him well in his current role as Pakistan's head coach in red-ball cricket.

During the discussion, the former legend shared an anecdote that showcased Gillespie's ability to defuse tense situations. Recalling an incident from their playing days in India, Gilchrist praised Gillespie's quick thinking and tact. 

"He handles challenging and difficult situations very well. I think I may have mentioned this. Stop me if I have where years ago in India, just to get himself out of a sticky situation where we got beaten in two days in a Test match on what was an atrocious cricket pitch like simply not fit for standard, Dizzy (Jason Gillespie) was asked about it and clearly wary of any match fine or games ban

"He simply said, 'Look I can't comment on that but a mate of mine messaged me and said (that) it's the worst fu*kin pitch he's ever seen'," Gilchrist said.

The 52-year-old believes that this diplomatic approach will be crucial for Gillespie as he navigates the challenges of coaching Pakistan's national team. 

"So, that's the diplomacy of Dizzy, that's his ability to deflect and make sure he shields those around him and doesn't get himself into any trouble. So I'd expect a lot of the same from the big fella," he added.

Gillespie has faced a challenging start to his tenure as Pakistan's head coach, with the team suffering a shocking defeat to Bangladesh in the first Test of a two-match series. The loss has led to intense scrutiny of Pakistan cricket, with both players and Gillespie himself facing criticism for the team's performance and selection decisions.