PCB rejects Jason Gillespie’s claims of unpaid dues

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has rejected claims made by Jason Gillespie regarding non-payment of dues, calling them baseless and misleading.

Responding to inquiries from a local media outlet, a PCB spokesperson clarified that the former Australian Test cricketer had backed out of his commitment to join the Pakistan national team without prior notice. As a result, the board handed over coaching responsibilities to Aaqib Javed in South Africa.

A few days ago, Gillespie’s agent sent an email to PCB’s HR department, requesting clearance of the alleged outstanding payments.

However, the PCB has firmly stated that the matter is being misrepresented. “As per the contract, if PCB had terminated Jason Gillespie’s services, we would have been liable to pay him four months’ salary. But if he resigned, he was required to give prior notice and pay four months’ salary to the board,” said the spokesperson.

“Since Gillespie himself withdrew from the role, he is the one who owes PCB four months’ salary. Therefore, his claim of unpaid dues is incorrect.”

It is worth mentioning that in a recent interview with a local social media platform, Gillespie expressed disappointment over the situation, stating that the PCB had yet to settle his dues. He added that the situation was frustrating and hoped for a quick resolution.