COLOMBO: Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson said his players were deeply disappointed after a crushing 61-run defeat to arch-rivals India in their T20 World Cup Group A clash in Colombo on Sunday. Defending champions India posted 175-7 at the R. Premadasa Stadium before bowling Pakistan out for 114 in 18 overs. The result extended Pakistan’s […]
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PCB finalises T20 World Cup 2026 probables as Hesson set for Lahore talks
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is closing in on its squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, with final consultations expected later this week in Lahore. Discussions will also cover the upcoming home T20 International (T20I) series against Australia. Read More: PCB ‘submits’ preliminary squad for T20I World Cup 2026 to ICC White-ball head coach Mike […]
No wicketkeeping role for Babar Azam, confirms Mike Hesson
Head coach of Pakistan’s white-ball team, Mike Hesson, has firmly denied rumors that Babar Azam was asked to take up wicketkeeping duties to stay in the playing XI. Speaking during a press conference at the National Stadium Karachi, Hesson clarified that the star batter is not being considered for wicketkeeping, despite circulating media reports. “There […]
Mike Hesson delighted after dream start with Pakistan: “Couldn’t have asked for more”
Pakistan’s white-ball head coach Mike Hesson expressed his joy after a clean sweep against Bangladesh in his debut series with the national side. He took to social media after Pakistan won the third and final T20I to seal the 3-0 series victory. “My first series with Pakistan couldn’t have gone any better,” Hesson said. He […]
PCB appoints mike Hesson as Pakistan’s new white-ball head coach
LAHORE – The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially named former New Zealand coach Mike Hesson as the new white-ball head coach of the Pakistan men’s cricket team. The appointment takes effect from May 26, just ahead of Pakistan’s upcoming T20I series against Bangladesh. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi announced the news on the social media […]