KARACHI: Following the Hyderabad Kingsmen’s fourth consecutive defeat in the PSL 2026 season, head coach Jason Gillespie expressed his frustration and called out the team’s top-order batting, stating that players selected for the side are expected to perform and deliver results.
After suffering their fourth defeat in a row, he spoke to the media following the nail-biting finish against Peshawar Zalmi, who won by four wickets off the last ball of the match. Gillespie emphasized that the top order must take responsibility for their performances, hinting at accountability after a series of failures. The head coach bluntly stated that the team simply did not bat well enough to win, offering no excuses for the consistent losses.
He reiterated that if players are chosen in the starting lineup, they are expected to deliver, stressing that it is about professional accountability. Despite the setbacks, the former Australia all-rounder struck an optimistic note regarding upcoming fixtures.
“First of all, we expect Maxwell to be available in the next couple of games — we’re just waiting for final confirmation,” Gillespie said. “We’ve been close in a few matches, particularly the last two, and we’ve had opportunities to drive the game forward.” He added: “In our first two games, we simply didn’t bat well enough. We’ve got a lot of exciting talent in our squad, but that does not remove players from accountability.
