Pakistan, Sept. 4 -- Jason Gillespie has criticised Aaqib Javed over Pakistan's recent team changes and selection decisions. The former coach said the national team appears to be playing with fear. He also questioned the lack of communication between selectors and players.

Pakistan recently replaced head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and pace-bowling coach Umar Gul. The PCB also sent seven players home from England after two heavy Test defeats. Gillespie said he felt sorry for the players because cricket remains their livelihood.

Gillespie blamed Javed for what he described as poor selection planning. He questioned how Salman Ali Agha could captain the first Test against England and then leave the squad. The former coach said such decisions show...