No contact with CA: Gillespie

Former Test paceman Jason Gillespie has again strongly denied being in talks with Cricket Australia about the full-time role as the national team's bowling coach, despite media reports to the contrary Tuesday night.

Gillespie, who claimed 402 international wickets, has jumped on the front foot to clarify his coaching future.

“Just to be absolutely clear, I have not spoken to CA about a role with the Australian Cricket Team,” Gillespie told foxsports.com.au.

“Darren [Lehmann] mentioned my name in a radio interview a while back (in April) re: me being involved so it stands to reason that I will be linked to certain positions.

“Bear in mind I have not applied for any role with CA nor do I intend to. I am currently very happy in my roles with Yorkshire CCC and the Adelaide Strikers.”

Cricket Australia has yet to make a formal announcement on a replacement for Craig McDermott after his departure following the ICC World T20, however Western Australia bowling coach Adam Griffith and South Africa legend Allan Donald will fill the role during the tours of the Caribbean and Sri Lanka respectively.