Mike Hesson Open to Permanent Pakistan Test Coaching Role, Decision Pending PCB
Mike Hesson, Pakistan's white-ball coach, expressed openness to taking on the Test coaching role permanently following Pakistan's 0-3 series loss to England. Initially appointed as interim coach after Sarfaraz Ahmed's dismissal, Hesson praised the talent in Pakistan's Test setup and emphasized the need for patience and good direction to improve. He noted his current focus on the Asian Games and said the final decision rests with the Pakistan Cricket Board. Hesson also revealed rejecting an approach to coach England's Test team.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (45–62/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 12 Sept, 03:26 pm. Other outlets followed.