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Mike Hesson expected to lead Pakistan for third Test against England

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 3:35 AM

Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Mike Hesson expected to lead Pakistan for third Test against England

Summary

Pakistan head coach for white-ball cricket Mike Hesson is reportedly set to take control of the Test side for the final match against England. The move follows Pakistan's 194-run defeat at Lord's, which resulted in a 0-2 series deficit. Current red-ball coach Sarfaraz Ahmed faces potential removal from his position at the conclusion of the England tour. In addition to the coaching shift, the team has released Imam-ul-Haq and Mohammad Rizwan, calling up Saim Ayub and Arafat Minhas as replacements for the Edgbaston fixture. The Pakistan Cricket Board has not yet provided official confirmation regarding the coaching changes. The third Test is scheduled to begin on September 9 in Birmingham.

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Status Watch

•Mike Hesson is expected to oversee the Pakistan Test team at Edgbaston.
•Sarfaraz Ahmed may be removed from his coaching role after the England series.
•Pakistan lost the first two Tests of the series against England.
•Imam-ul-Haq and Mohammad Rizwan were sent home from the squad.
•Saim Ayub and Arafat Minhas joined the roster for the third Test.

Latest Updates

4:37 PMThe Guardian Sport — Pakistan sack head coach and send seven players home after England Test series defeat
2:38 PMESPNcricinfo — Pakistan squad, management set for overhaul after Lord's defeat
3:35 AMYahoo Sports — Mike Hesson set to take charge of Pakistan for 3rd Test vs England as Sarfaraz Ahmed faces likely sacking: Report

What they're saying

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Sarfaraz Ahmed sacked after 194-run loss at Lord’s White-ball coach Mike Hesson steps in Pakistan have taken instant and dramatic action after back-to-back thrashings by England, ousting their head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and sending seven squad members home. The tourists lost by an innings in the series opener at Headingley before going down by 194 runs at Lord’s as England took an unassailable 2-0 lead. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby PA Media

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Sarfaraz Ahmed's Pakistan Test coach role looks uncertain with Mike Hesson reportedly set to take charge of the red-ball team for the third Test in Edgbaston.
— Yahoo Sports