Jason Gillespie criticizes Pakistan squad changes following series defeats to England

Former Pakistan head coach Jason Gillespie has criticized the Pakistan Cricket Board for its management of the national team following two losses to England. After Pakistan fell by 103 runs at Headingley and 194 runs at Lord's, the board dismissed coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul. The board also sent seven players home, including Salman Ali Agha, who captained the side in the opening match of the series. Gillespie, who guided the team to a series win over England previously, accused chief selector Aaqib Javed of lacking a consistent strategy and failing to communicate personnel changes to the players. Reports indicate that several dropped players learned of their status through media and social channels rather than direct team management contact. Mike Hesson and Ashley Noffke have been appointed to lead the squad for the third Test in Birmingham scheduled for September 9.

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