{"id":71515,"date":"2026-01-28T18:38:45","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T13:38:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=71515"},"modified":"2026-01-28T18:38:45","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T13:38:45","slug":"hyderabad-psl-franchise-appoints-jason-gillespie-as-head-coach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=71515","title":{"rendered":"Hyderabad PSL franchise appoints Jason Gillespie as head coach"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Pakistan Super League\u2019s new franchise, Hyderabad, has appointed Jason Gillespie as its head coach.<\/p>\n<p>According to reports, successful negotiations were held between the former Australian fast bowler and the Hyderabad franchise regarding the coaching role, and a formal agreement has been finalized.<\/p>\n<p>Gillespie was previously part of Pakistan\u2019s coaching setup, having been appointed head coach of the Test squad in April 2024 alongside Gary Kirsten, leading the white-ball team.<\/p>\n<p>However, he resigned in December 2024 ahead of Pakistan\u2019s two-match Test series in South Africa following strained relations with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).<\/p>\n<p>The 11th edition of the PSL is scheduled to begin in March, with Hyderabad set to make its debut under Gillespie\u2019s guidance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pakistan Super League\u2019s new franchise, Hyderabad, has appointed Jason Gillespie as its head coach. 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