Former Pakistan coach Jason Gillespie has strongly criticized Sunil Gavaskar's recent comments on the Pakistan cricket team, dismissing them as "absolute nonsense." The Pakistan team has been under intense scrutiny following their failure to qualify for the Champions Trophy knockouts. Despite being the tournament's hosts, Pakistan finished at the bottom of Group A without a single win. The team, which had already saw several changes, is expected to go through massive change after disappointing Champions Trophy. Also Read: 3 Reasons Why Pakistan Failed in Champions Trophy 2025 In the wake of Pakistan's poor showing, several former cricketers have expressed their disappointment. Among them, Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar stirred controversy by suggesting that even a 'B' team from India could defeat the current Pakistan squad. Talking to Sports today, the former Indian cricketer said: "I think a B team (from India) certainly (can give Pakistan a run for their money). C team, I am not too sure. But a B team will be very, very hard to beat for Pakistan in their current form". Gillespie has now hit back on Gavaskar, calling his remarks as absolute nonsense. Recently while speaking on PakPassion podcast, Gillespie said: "I don't buy this rhetoric. I saw some comments from Sunil Gavaskar about the Indian B team or Indian C team would beat the Pakistan top team. That's nonsense. Absolute nonsense", he said. Gillespie also went on to add that if Pakistan selects right players and stick with them by giving those players enough time, Pakistan will see better results. "If Pakistan pick and stick with the right players and give them time to shine and, time to learn and develop their games, they can beat anyone. I've got no doubt about that," said Gillespie. Be more supportive: Gillespie to former Pakistan players Gillespie also urged former cricketers, particularly those from Pakistan, to offer more constructive criticism and support to the current players. "I'd love to see former players come out and be a bit more supportive of the current players. I think there's far too much negativity. I understand people are paid to have an opinion but there's constructive criticism... They [former players] do get stuck into the players a lot. I think it's unfair and uncalled for", he said. The former Australian pacer highlighted that ex-players should remember their own experiences as cricketers and shift the narrative towards encouragement. "The former players have got to remember they were in the current players' shoes once upon a time as well. So they know what it's like. Maybe they can change the narrative and be a bit more supportive in their various media roles," he added. Jason Gillespie was Pakistan's red ball coach and was appointed as interim white-ball coach until last month. He was supposed to continue upto at least Champions Trophy but Pakistan Cricket Board went on to replace him with Aaqib Javed.