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Pakistan's players celebrate the wicket of England's Ben Duckett on day two of the second cricket test match between England and Pakistan in London. (AP Photo)

‘Look at yourself first’: Azhar Ali tears into Aaqib Javed over Pakistan slump

September 07, 2026 1:56 pm

Azhar Ali said that Aaqib Javed should step aside if he is unable to make a difference to Pakistan’s fortunes.

Jason Gillespie and Aaqib Javed embroiled in a war of words.

'Give me a spell, Aaqib, you muppet': Jason Gillespie hits back at Javed

July 20, 2026 5:56 pm

Former Pakistan coach Jason Gillespie had quit as PCB coach in December 2024

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'I would say he is fast bowling's Usman Tariq': Aaqib Javed on Jasprit Bumrah

March 14, 2026 9:20 pm

Bumrah has played 95 T20 Internationals and taken 121 wickets, while Usman has featured in only nine matches, claiming 18 scalps.

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Pakistan cricket crisis: Aaqib Javed stands by Babar Azam selection, launches probe into Fakhar Zamaan injury mystery

March 14, 2026 9:20 pm

Pakistan's selection committee defends its World Cup decisions, opens a formal fitness inquiry and warns against the cycle of mass overhaul that has long undermined the team.

Jason Gillespie has slammed Pakistan interim head coach Aaqib Javed, calling him a "clown" in a social media post. (AP)

'Aaqib Javed is a clown': Jason Gillespie slams Pakistan interim head coach for 'campaigning' for all-format role

March 06, 2025 9:42 am

Jason Gillespie was the second foreigner to leave Pakistan’s program in less than two months after South African Gary Kirsten stepped down as limited-overs coach in October.

PAK vs WI, 2nd Test: Aaqib Javed defends spin-friendly pitches in Pakistan

January 25, 2025 11:39 am

Pakistan head coach Aaqib Javed says there’s no harm in preparing wickets for spinners at home to get favorable results.

Pakistan Head Coach: Former Pakistan fast bowler Aaqib Javed. (PHOTO: PCB's X account)

Pakistan Head Coach: PCB names Aaqib Javed as interim white-ball head coach until ICC Champions Trophy

November 18, 2024 6:20 pm

Pakistan Interim Head Coach: Pakistan Cricket Board also said that red-ball head coach Jason Gillespie will now rejoin the side for the upcoming two-Test series in South Africa. In T20Is and ODIs, Javed will be in charge.

Jason Gillespie is coaching the Pakistan team in the ongoing series in Australia. (AP Photo)

PCB 'strongly refutes' reports that Jason Gillespie will be replaced by Aaqib Javed

November 18, 2024 12:04 am

PCB announced that Jason Gillespie will continue to coach the Pakistan side for the two red-ball matches against South Africa

Jason Gillespie will take over as Pakistan's white-ball coach during the upcoming series in Australia. (AP Photo)

Aaqib Javed set to replace Jason Gillespie as all-format coach

November 18, 2024 12:05 am

Move comes after the Australian Gillespie turns down offer to take up white-ball duties

'I was hit with eggs and tomatoes': Aqib Javed recalls how he was almost lynched by the mob after 1996 World Cup

November 14, 2023 10:05 am

Former Pakistan pacer says the mobs tried to lynch him and tried to burn his house after they lost in the quarterfinals against India in the 1996 World Cup.