Jason Gillespie resigned from his role as coach of the Pakistan Test team on Thursday after refusing to join the squad on their tour of South Africa over disagreements with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
The former Australia bowler was appointed head coach on a two-year deal in April, with former South Africa opener Gary Kirsten named white-ball coach. Kirsten resigned in October for similar reasons.
The PCB confirmed Gillespie's resignation. "The PCB has named former Pakistan paceman Aaqib Javed as interim red-ball head coach following the resignation of Gillespie," a PCB statement said.
Aaqib, who also replaced Kirsten as interim white-ball coach, will now oversee the two-Test series in South Africa, starting in Centurion from December 26.
Gillespie was removed from the selection panel following Pakistan's 2-0 loss to Bangladesh at home. Gillespie did not hide his sentiments, saying he was frustrated.
"I think there's always frustrations from time to time," Gillespie said, in an interview with Sky Sports during the second England Test. "It wasn't what I signed up for, I'll be completely honest."
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