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Pakistan's Babar Azam hits a boundary during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Pakistan and the United States in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. (AP Photo)

The Babar Azam debate: Are Pakistan making a blunder by playing him at No 4? Head coach Mike Hesson explains

February 20, 2026 11:34 pm

Hesson also explained why Babar was unused in the match against Namibia, with the scoreboard reading 107/2 in the 13th over when the second wicket well, the moment he'd have expected to walk in.

Pakistan cricket team coach Mike Hesson waits with the Pakistan team for the presentation ceremony after the Asia Cup final. (PHOTO: AP)

Mike Hesson’s great Pakistan challenge: How will coach handle harsh criticism from ex-Pakistan players and why does he persist with allrounders?

September 30, 2025 1:14 pm

The politically-charged atmosphere around Pakistan’s games with India might have been alien to him, but on cricketing matters Pakistan coach is just following what he has already spelt out to PCB, players and to the fans

Mike Hesson responds to Pakistan players' on-field actions: 'In terms of gestures there has always been passion'

September 27, 2025 11:08 am

Both sides will meet again in the final on Sunday for the third time this tournament

Pakistan white-ball coach Mike Hesson has emphasised the need to develop depth and competition for places ahead of a challenging six months. (X)

Pakistan need a style of cricket that can give more consistency in Asia Cup and World Cup, says head coach Mike Hesson

July 25, 2025 3:34 pm

After series defeat to Bangladesh, Pakistan white-ball coach Hesson lists out what is needed to take the team forward which is languishing in 8th spot in ICC rankings

Pakistan white-ball coach Mike Hesson denied asking Babar Azam to take up wicket-keeping to reclaim his T20I spot. (AP/PCB)

'Not the way to treat a senior': Pakistan coach Mike Hesson denies asking Babar Azam to take up wicket-keeping for T20I spot

July 11, 2025 11:50 am

Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson, however, acknowledged that the 30-year-old Babar Azam needed improvement on scoring rates, while backing him to make amends.

Former New Zealand head coach Mike Hesson has been appointed Pakistan's white ball head coach, announced PCB. (FILE/Reuters)

Disappointed to be leaving: Mike Hesson, ex-director of cricket operations of RCB, pens thank you note to fans, players and management

August 04, 2023 6:43 pm

Confirming his exit, ex-head coach, Sanjay Bangar had also thanked the franchise for giving him an opportunity to work with them and termed their tenure as a rewarding experience.