Mike Hesson expresses interest in Pakistan Test head coach role
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 10:52 AM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
Mike Hesson has confirmed he is open to the possibility of becoming the full-time head coach of the Pakistan Test team. The New Zealander currently holds interim control for the match against England at Edgbaston. Official consideration for the permanent position includes the possibility of him managing the team across all international formats. The Pakistan Cricket Board is evaluating its coaching structure following recent performance cycles. No final contract or appointment has been announced at this time. Hesson remains in his current interim capacity as the side prepares for the ongoing Test schedule.
- •Mike Hesson is currently the interim head coach for the Edgbaston Test.
- •Hesson is open to taking the Pakistan Test head coach role permanently.
- •The position could potentially cover all international formats for the Pakistan team.
- •The Pakistan Cricket Board is assessing coaching candidates for the Test side.
- 10:52 AMYahoo Sports — ‘I’d be open to it’: Mike Hesson eyes Pakistan Test role as Shaheen Afridi makes red-ball return
- 3:07 PMYahoo Sports — Hesson open to Pakistan job after England approach
- 2:30 PMESPNcricinfo — Mike Hesson 'open' to taking on Pakistan Test head coach role
"Mike Hesson has shown interest in assuming a permanent position as Pakistan's Test coach. Shaheen Afridi emphasised that red-ball cricket is his primary focus. Hesson recognises the untapped potential within Pakistan's Test setup for future advancements. Afridi's return to first-class cricket could significantly enhance the team's prospects. Both are concentrating on their imminent commitments and future dialogues.
"Mike Hesson is interested in coaching Pakistan's Test side on a permanent basis - and says he was approached earlier this year about the England job.
"New Zealander was given interim control for Edgbaston Test and could be appointed across formats
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 10:52 AM‘I’d be open to it’: Mike Hesson eyes Pakistan Test role as Shaheen Afridi makes red-ball return
Mike Hesson has shown interest in assuming a permanent position as Pakistan's Test coach. Shaheen Afridi emphasised that red-ball cricket is his primary focus. Hesson recognises the untapped potential within Pakistan's Test setup for future advancements. Afridi's return to first-class cricket could significantly enhance the team's prospects. Both are concentrating on their imminent commitments and future dialogues.
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 3:07 PMHesson open to Pakistan job after England approach
Mike Hesson is interested in coaching Pakistan's Test side on a permanent basis - and says he was approached earlier this year about the England job.
- ESPNcricinfoSep 12, 2026, 2:30 PMMike Hesson 'open' to taking on Pakistan Test head coach role
New Zealander was given interim control for Edgbaston Test and could be appointed across formats
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