Achi news desk-
Australia Jason Gillespie has stepped down as coach of South Australia and the Adelaide Strikers.
The fast bowler had been in charge of the BBL Strikers for nine summers, leading them to their first and only title in the summer of 2017/18.
Gillespie’s side finished fourth on the ladder in the most recent campaign but were eliminated by champions Brisbane Heat in a grand final qualifier.
Gillespie took charge of the Red Backs in the summer of 2020/21, but the team finished in the bottom half of the Sheffield Shield table in each of his four seasons in charge.
Long touted as coaching material in the Australian set-up, Gillespie has been linked with the vacant Pakistan men’s coaching role.
No formal announcement has yet been made by the Pakistan Cricket Board, which hired Mohammad Hafeez as an interim coach for the Australian tour last summer.
Gillespie will formally leave the South Australian Cricket Association in June.
“I am extremely proud of what we have achieved together at the SACA, and I will always cherish those memories,” said Gillespie.
“I have no doubt that South Australian cricket has a bright future.
“Looking ahead, I’m excited to explore new opportunities in the sport and pursue the next chapter in my career.”
