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Mike Hesson Extends Tenure as Pakistan Interim Test Coach for Sri Lanka Series
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News18•14-10-2026, 18:00
Mike Hesson Extends Tenure as Pakistan Interim Test Coach for Sri Lanka Series
- •Mike Hesson will continue as Pakistan's interim Test head coach for the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka.
- •Hesson initially stepped into the temporary role during the tour of England following the departure of Sarfaraz Ahmed.
- •The New Zealander also serves as the country's white-ball coach and has expressed openness to taking the Test job on a full-time basis.
- •He has gained significant influence within the Pakistan Cricket Board, helping shape recent coaching appointments like Shaun Tait.
- •Hesson's primary current focus remains on white-ball assignments, including the upcoming Asian Games.
Key Questions Answered
Mike Hesson took on the temporary role in the middle of the Test tour of England following the sacking of Sarfaraz Ahmed.
Mike Hesson stated that he would be open to taking the Test role full-time and believes there is enough talent in Pakistan's system to make strides forward, though his immediate focus remained on white-ball assignments and the Asian Games.
Mike Hesson replaced Sarfaraz Ahmed, who was removed by the Pakistan Cricket Board following the team's defeats in England.
