The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed Mike Hesson as the head coach of the Pakistan menโs white-ball team. Yes, the same Hesson, who helped turn New Zealand into a world-class white-ball force.
PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi made the announcement via his official X (formerly Twitter) account, confirming that after going through a pool of applications, the board had found their man.
โAfter evaluation of numerous applications received against the vacancy, Iโm pleased to announce that former New Zealand cricketer and renowned coach, Mike Hesson, will join us as the new Whiteball Head Coach for the Pakistan National Team, effective May 26th,โ Naqvi wrote.
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Who is Mike Hesson?
If youโve followed cricket over the past decade, Hessonโs name should ring a bell. Heโs the man behind New Zealandโs rise in the 2010s โ not just tactically sharp, but a calm presence who knew how to bring the best out of big-match players.
Under Mike Hesson, the Kiwis made it to the 2015 World Cup final, transformed their mindset, and earned a reputation for playing smart, fearless cricket.
More recently, he’s been serving as the head coach of Islamabad United, the defending PSL champions. So yes, heโs no stranger to Pakistan cricket either โ a big plus.
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Why the Appointment Makes Sense
Letโs be honest โ Pakistanโs white-ball performance lately has beenโฆ patchy. Talented? Always. Consistent? Not so much.
With the T20 World Cup on the horizon, the team needs structure, calm heads, and someone who understands modern white-ball dynamics. Hesson checks all those boxes.
Hesson is currently focused on Islamabad Unitedโs PSL 10 campaign, which resumes from May 17. The final is scheduled to be played on May 25. So, heโll officially take over as Pakistanโs white-ball head coach on May 26.
Itโs also worth noting that the position became vacant after Aqib Javedโs interim stint ended following Pakistanโs tour of New Zealand last month.
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