Former Pakistan test coach Jason Gillespie labelled his successor Aaqib Javed a "clown" and accused the former fast bowler of undermining him and ex-white-ball coach Gary Kirsten in order to take charge of the national team across all formats.

Gillespie says Aaqib undermined him and former white-ball coach Gary Kirsten to grab the coaching job for himself.

Jason Gillespie says he was undermined before quitting as Pakistan coach last December and has used a social media post to describe interim head coach Aaqib Javed as a “clown.”

Jason Gillespie parted ways with the Pakistan test cricket team after being the head coach for a few months. Gillespie has called the current head coach Aaqib Javed a 'clown' following the latter's statement after Pakistan were knocked out of the Champions Trophy 2025.

Jason Gillespie took a jibe at Pakistan's interim head coach Aaqib Javed for undermining them during their stint with the Men in Green and running a campaign "behind the scenes" to take their role across all formats.

Former Australian fast bowler Jason Gillespie has called interim Pakistan coach Aaqib Javed a “clown” as the ugly fallout from his departure continues. Gillespie, who played 71 Tests and 97 one-day internationals for Australia from 1996-2006, turned to coaching after his playing career ended.

Taking note of Aaqib Javed's comments, Gillespie said the former pacer "undermined" him and Gary Kirsten and "plotted" to become the Pakistan coach himself.