Former Player Claims Mike Hesson Faces Reduced Support Within Pakistan Cricket Board

Following Pakistan's early exit from the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, former cricketer Basit Ali claimed that head coach Mike Hesson is losing support within the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), particularly from advisors to chairman Mohsin Naqvi. Ali suggested that newly appointed selectors Misbah-ul-Haq and Sarfaraz Ahmed would not work under Hesson, potentially limiting his role in team selection. The criticism follows calls for accountability over squad decisions, with upcoming matches, including the final ODI against Bangladesh, seen as significant for Hesson's future.