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The chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Mohsin Naqvi, has announced the appointment of former New Zealand head coach Mike Hesson as the white-ball head coach of the national men’s cricket team.
Naqvi announced on his official X (formerly Twitter) account that Hesson has been selected for the position after evaluating numerous applications received for the vacancy.
The role of men’s head coach for the Pakistan men’s team became available following the expiration of interim head coach Aqib Javed‘s contract after the tour to New Zealand in April.
“After evaluation of numerous applications received against the vacancy, I’m pleased to announce that former New Zealand cricketer and renowned coach, Mike Hesson, will join us as the new Whiteball Head Coach for the Pakistan National Team, effective May 26th,” Naqvi posted.
“We look forward to his expertise and guidance in shaping the future of Pakistani cricket. Welcome to the team, Mike!”
For the unversed, Hesson had previously served as head coach of various international teams, including New Zealand and Kenya.
He is also currently serving as the head coach of Islamabad United, who are the defending champions of the Pakistan Super League.
The tenth season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) was suspended last week due to cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan.
The remaining matches of the tournament are scheduled to be played from May 17, with the final taking place on May 25.
As a result, Mike Hesson will join the Pakistan men’s cricket team effective from May 26, 2025, after completing his tenure with Islamabad United.
