Jason Gillespie has resigned as head coach of Pakistan's
Test side.
The former Australia fast bowler was appointed in
April on a two-year deal.
However, the 49-year-old has stepped down with Aqib Javed
being named interim red-ball head coach, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said, external.
Former South Africa opener Gary Kirsten was named white-ball
coach at the same time as Gillespie's appointment and he resigned in
October.
Gillespie lost his first series in charge against Bangladesh
and was then removed from Pakistan's selection panel after a heavy defeat by
England in the opening Test of their series.
However, Pakistan went on to clinch the series 2-1.
At the time Gillespie told Sky Sports there were
"frustrations from time to time" and that "it wasn't what I
signed up for, I'll be completely honest".
He then took charge of a white-ball tour to Australia in
Kirsten's absence, winning a one-day series but losing the T20 series.
Aqib then led the white-ball squad on a tour of Zimbabwe and
the former Pakistan paceman has now been asked to lead the red-ball side with a
Test series in South Africa starting this month.
Pakistan are in South Africa for a three-match T20 series
followed by three one-day games, before the first Test in Centurion on 26
December.
