Pakistan coach Mike Hesson slams Sher-e-Bangla surface as “below international standard” after team crumbles for just 110 runs in T20I against Bangladesh. Pakistan’s crushing 7-wicket loss to Bangladesh in the first T20I has taken a controversial turn — not because of the scoreline, but due to the pitch at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur. Head…
Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson has criticised the pitch at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, calling it “unacceptable” for international cricket after his side was bowled out for just 110 in the first T20I against Bangladesh. While Hesson admitted that Pakistan’s batters had misread the conditions, he emphasised that the pitch did not…
Pakistan’s white-ball head coach, Mike Hesson, has confirmed his active involvement in the selection of the national cricket team. In a media address on Thursday, Hesson explained that he and the captain collaborate closely to finalise the 15-player squad, a significant shift from the previous coaching structure. “I am part of the selection panel. The…
The Pakistan men’s cricket team will tour Bangladesh in July for a three-match T20I series, with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) expected to officially confirm the schedule next week, according to reports. The BCB has reportedly shared a proposed itinerary with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), outlining fixtures on 20, 22 and 24 July. All…
Pakistan’s high-performance director Aqib Javed clarified that no cricketer, including former captain Babar Azam, is permanently excluded from the national T20 squad, stating that team selection remains performance-based. Speaking at a press conference held at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Aqib dismissed speculation that Babar Azam had been sidelined from Pakistan’s T20 plans. “Whether it’s Babar…
Pakistan’s new white-ball head coach Mike Hesson appeared in a recent interview on the PCB Podcast, sharing his coaching philosophy and vision for the team’s future. Speaking candidly with former Test cricketer Bazid Khan, Hesson discussed his approach to player development, team culture, and what he hopes to achieve during his tenure with the Pakistan national…
Pakistan pacer Hasan Ali marked his return to international cricket with a maiden five-wicket haul in T20 internationals during the first match of the series against Bangladesh at Gaddafi Stadium on Wednesday. Hasan, whose last T20I outing was in May 2024 against Ireland, had been sidelined due to an elbow injury sustained during his County…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has unveiled a revised schedule for the three-match T20 International series against Bangladesh, set to be played at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. Bangladesh will arrive in Lahore on 25 May, with training sessions planned for the 26th and 27th as both teams prepare for the high-profile clashes. Each match will begin…
Listen to article Pakistan’s newly appointed white-ball head coach Mike Hesson has broken his silence on the future roles of senior players Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan in the T20I team, signalling a potential strategic shift in selection. In an exclusive interview with Saleem Khaliq, Hesson stressed that experience and reputation alone will not guarantee a place…
