{"id":478219,"date":"2025-05-14T08:19:24","date_gmt":"2025-05-14T03:19:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=478219"},"modified":"2025-05-14T08:19:24","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T03:19:24","slug":"hesson-named-pakistans-new-white-ball-head-coach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/hesson-named-pakistans-new-white-ball-head-coach\/","title":{"rendered":"Hesson named Pakistan\u2019s new white-ball head coach"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Naqvi says Kiwi cricketer brings \u2018wealth of international experience\u2019<br \/>\n LAHORE<br \/>\nPakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has officially named former New Zealand cricketer Mike Hesson as the new head coach for Pakistan\u2019s white-ball teams.<br \/>\nThe appointment takes effect from May 26.<br \/>\n\u201cI am pleased to announce the appointment of former New Zealand cricketer and renowned coach Mike Hesson as the white-ball head coach of the Pakistan men\u2019s team, said Naqvi in a post on X.<br \/>\n\u201cMike brings with him a wealth of international experience and a proven track record of developing competitive sides. We look forward to his expertise and leadership in shaping the future of Pakistan\u2019s white-ball cricket. Welcome to the team, Mike!\u201d<br \/>\nHesson\u2019s appointment comes ahead of Pakistan\u2019s five-match T20I series against Bangladesh this month.<br \/>\nHowever, with the revised schedule of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10, which now has its grand finale on May 25, the T20I series against Bangladesh is likely to be delayed.<br \/>\nThe opening match in Faisalabad was initially scheduled for May 25, but the series will be rescheduled with the PSL final overlapping.<br \/>\nThe Kiwi cricketer brings a wealth of experience to the role. He served as New Zealand\u2019s head coach from 2012 to 2018, succeeding John Wright.<br \/>\nUnder his leadership, New Zealand achieved significant success on the global stage. 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