Mike Hesson To Remain Pakistan’s Interim Test Coach Despite Growing Debate Over His Role

Mike Hesson reportedly gets extension as the Interim Pakistan Test coach role (Credit: AP)

Mike Hesson will continue to guide Pakistan's Test team till the current ICC World Test Championship cycle concludes. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly decided to keep Hesson as the temporary head coach of the red-ball team. The New Zealander has agreed to the agreement, according to news agency PTI, which cited a source. Two months ago, during Pakistan's challenging tour of England, he was first given command of the Test team.

“Hesson will also be interim head coach for next year’s Test series against New Zealand. The board and head coach have both conveyed this to the players as well," the source was quoted as saying.

In May 2025, Hesson became the head coach of Pakistan's white-ball cricket squad. Midway through the England series, Sarfaraz Ahmed was fired as Test head coach, which increased his responsibilities.

Following the World Cup, which South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia will jointly host next year, a decision about Hesson's long-term future with Pakistani cricket is anticipated.

At that moment, the selection of a permanent Test head coach for the upcoming World Test Championship cycle will also be discussed.

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