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Indian Express
5 days ago
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- Indian Express
Pakistan need a style of cricket that can give more consistency in Asia Cup and World Cup, says head coach Mike Hesson
After the series loss to Bangladesh, Pakistan white-ball coach Mike Hesson has emphasised the need to develop depth and competition for places ahead of a challenging six months which includes Asia Cup and the T20 World Cup. Having started his coaching tenure with Pakistan with a whitewash of Bangladesh at home in June, they suffered a setback in Mirpur, where they lost the three-match series 1-2 with Hesson even criticising the standard of pitches being used. Post their T20 World Cup and Champions Trophy debacle, Pakistan have made attempts to overhaul their squad, which is now currently led by Salman Agha and has no place for the likes Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan. Even in the pace department there was no place for Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah. For long, Pakistan have appeared to play brand of cricket which has been outdated in T20s with Hesson – a successful coach in T20 franchise cricket – brought in to steady the ship and give a new direction. With the team struggling for experience, Hesson before leaving for the trip to US where they face West Indies in three T20Is in Lauderhill said what he believed are key takeaways from the two series he has been in charge. Currently sitting 8th in the world we need to create depth and competition for places as well as play a style of cricket that can give us more consistency over time, especially at key event like Asia Cup and World Cups. First 6 games on two contrasting pitches gave us key… — Mike Hesson (@CoachHesson) July 25, 2025 'First 6 games on two contrasting pitches gave us key insights. A young batting group shone with 200+ scores early. Mirpur which is the lowest scoring venue in T20I's certainly tested our adaptability and after struggling early we fought back and showed an ability to learn with experience,' Hesson posted on X (formerly Twitter). 'New players stepped up, showing promise and in some instances excelling. Specialist Coaches have played a key role in developing bowlers both here and at the NCA. Fielding was a huge step up in last two matches and were starting to look like an International fielding side,' Hesson who has coached teams in IPL, PSL wrote. With Pakistan now focussing on building a strong squad for the T20 World Cup which is only six months away, they face a tough challenge. Post the West Indies series, the Asia Cup to be played in September would be a massive test for Pakistan as apart from world champions India, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka would also offer stern test. While they do have run of fixtures against South Africa to gain more experience and find the right combo, Hesson reckoned what is needed ahead of the T20 World Cup. 'Currently sitting 8th in the world we need to create depth and competition for places as well as play a style of cricket that can give us more consistency over time, especially at key event like Asia Cup and World Cups,' Hesson wrote.
Arab News
22-07-2025
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- Arab News
With series on the line, Pakistan face Bangladesh in second T20I today
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will face a confident Bangladesh side in the second T20I cricket contest between the two sides today, Tuesday, at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. Pakistan will look to shrug off a disappointing seven-wicket defeat at the hands of the hosts on Sunday. The visitors struggled against a disciplined Bangladesh bowling attack to get dismissed for 110. Bangladesh managed to successfully chase the target with over 20 balls to spare. This was Bangladesh's largest such victory over Pakistan and their fifth largest overall. 'The second T20 International of three-match series between Pakistan and Bangladesh will be played in Dhaka today,' state broadcaster Radio Pakistan reported on Tuesday. Pakistan white-ball Head Coach Mike Hesson last week blamed the first T20I defeat on the Dhaka pitch, describing it as 'unacceptable.' However, he also admitted the visitors made some poor choices while batting, which included three run-outs as well. 'I think (the pitch) is not ideal for anybody,' Hesson said at the post-match conference on Sunday. 'Teams are trying to prepare for the Asia Cup or the (T20) World Cup. It is not acceptable.' If Pakistan win against Bangladesh today, it will level the three-match T20I series between the two nations 1-1 before the final is played in Dhaka on July 24. Pakistan's left-handed batter Fakhar Zaman is 107 runs away from becoming just the fifth Pakistani to score 2,000 T20I runs. Bangladesh (Probable XI): Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Litton Das (captain), Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali (wicketkeeper), Shamim Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed. Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Haris (wicketkeeper), Hasan Nawaz, Salman Ali Agha (captain), Mohammad Nawaz, Khushdil Shah, Abbas Afridi, Faheem Ashraf, Salman Mirza and Abrar Ahmed.
India.com
22-07-2025
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- India.com
BAN Vs PAK 2nd T20I FREE Live Streaming Details: When And Where To Watch Bangladesh vs Pakistan 2nd T20 Match Live Telecast On TV, Mobile APPs Online
PAK vs BAN: In a commanding performance, Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in the first T20I of the three-match series. Chasing a modest target of 110, the hosts cruised to victory with 27 balls to spare, handing Salman Ali Agha's side a tough defeat in the opener. Pakistan's Batting Woes Continue Pakistan's innings was derailed by a poor display of shot selection and lack of application. Despite a fighting 44 from Fakhar Zaman, the visitors were bowled out for just 109. Fakhar's run-out proved to be the turning point, triggering a middle-order collapse that Bangladesh capitalised on. Mike Hesson Slams Pitch, but Batting Failures Exposed Following the loss, Pakistan coach Mike Hesson criticised the pitch conditions, calling it unfit for quality T20 cricket. However, the team's failure to adapt and apply themselves on the surface raised bigger questions about their approach and mindset under pressure. Bangladesh's Top Order Shines Parvez Hossain Emon and Towhid Hridoy led the charge for Bangladesh in the chase. Their composed and aggressive batting ensured there were no hiccups, as they overhauled the target with ease, leaving Pakistan's bowlers ineffective throughout the innings. BAN vs PAK 2nd T20I: Complete Live Streaming Details When will the 2nd T20I between Bangladesh and Pakistan be played? The second T20I between Bangladesh and Pakistan is scheduled for Tuesday, July 22. The match will commence at 5:30 PM IST, with the toss taking place at 5:00 PM IST. Where will the 2nd T20I between Bangladesh and Pakistan take place? The match will be hosted at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. Which TV channel will telecast the 2nd T20I between Bangladesh and Pakistan in India? There will be no live television broadcast of the Bangladesh vs Pakistan second T20I on any channel in India. Where can viewers watch the live stream of the 2nd T20I between Bangladesh and Pakistan in India? The live streaming of the second T20I will be available on the FanCode app and website for viewers in India. Do-or-Die Clash for Pakistan As the series heads to the second T20I, Pakistan find themselves in a must-win situation to keep the contest alive. The team will need a drastic improvement in both batting and bowling to challenge a confident Bangladeshi unit riding high on momentum.
Express Tribune
21-07-2025
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- Express Tribune
Pak coach Hesson slams Dhaka pitch
Mike Hesson says teams are trying to prepare for the Asia Cup or the (T20) World Cup and It is not acceptable. Photo: AFP/File White-ball head coach of the Pakistan team Mike Hesson has criticised the pitch at the Shere Bangla National Stadium following his side's defeat in the first T20I against Bangladesh, branding it "unacceptable" for international cricket. Pakistan were bundled out for just 110 runs in 19.3 overs, struggling to adapt to the conditions. Speaking after the match, Hesson admitted his batters misread the surface but expressed concern over its suitability at the international level. "I think (the pitch) is not ideal for anybody," Hesson said. "Teams are trying to prepare for the Asia Cup or the (T20) World Cup. It is not acceptable. It is still no excuse for some of the decisions we made with the bat. But this pitch is not up to international standards," he added. The Men in Green found themselves in deep trouble early, slumping to 46 for 5 by the eighth over. Several batters fell attempting big shots, and three run-outs further derailed their innings. "We got off to a little bit of a flyer with Fakhar Zaman playing a few aggressive shots, which gave us a false indication of how the pitch was behaving," he explained. "We didn't help ourselves in the middle overs with poor shot selection. When the ball started to nip through and bounce steeply, we failed to assess the risk. A couple of run-outs didn't help either," he further stated. Bangladesh opener Parvez Hossain Emon, who struck a match-winning half-century, disagreed with Hesson's assessment. "We didn't feel (it was a bad pitch) as we chased it down in less than 16 overs," Emon said. "We could have scored 150-160 runs if we batted the full 20 overs. It may be so that they couldn't adjust to the pitch. We adjusted better than them. The Dhaka pitch usually benefits the bowlers. We tried to assess the wicket quickly. It was our first plan," he added. Despite the result, Hesson remained firm in his criticism of the surface, warning that such pitches do little to help either side prepare for tougher international assignments. "You need good cricket wickets to develop cricketers. There was some good wickets during the BPL, to be fair. It is not up to the standard when international cricket is being played," he said. "I don't think it helps them when they leave Bangladesh. But I think also batting first in these situations is challenging. When you aren't quite sure whether 100 or 130 or 150 is good enough. I don't think (the pitch) is good for anybody. It still doesn't take away the fact that you have to perform better in any surface. We will look at it as a team," he concluded. It is pertinent to mention that the hosts currently lead the three-match series 1-0, with the second T20I set to be played at the same venue on Tuesday. Disappointed Akhtar Former Pakistan pace maestro Shoaib Akhtar has expressed his disappointment following the national team's underwhelming performance in the first T20I against Bangladesh, which ended in a low-scoring defeat on Sunday at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. Appearing on a local show, Akhtar strongly criticised the team's approach and mindset, questioning their inability to capitalise on promising starts and adapt tactically during crucial moments. "Pakistan is still stuck in an era where they fail to capitalise on a good start. Apart from Fakhar [Zaman], there was no resistance," Akhtar lamented. "We felt the absence of Shaheen [Afridi] and Naseem [Shah] - I mean, they are specialist T20 bowlers and could have turned the game in our favour. But, as you know, the score was just too low this time, and Bangladesh delivered a clinical and dominant performance," he added.
Arab News
21-07-2025
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- Arab News
Pakistan head coach slams ‘unacceptable' pitch after Bangladesh loss
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's white-ball Head Coach Mike Hesson recently slammed the pitch at the Shere Bangla National Stadium as 'unacceptable' after his team succumbed to a seven-wicket defeat against hosts Bangladesh on Sunday. After what looked to be a promising start by aggressive opening batters Fakhar Zaman and Saim Atub, Pakistan slipped to 46 for 5 by the eighth over, with most of their batters falling while going for big shots. The green shirts also collapsed due to three run-outs, eventually being bowled out for a modest 110 runs in 19.3 overs. 'I think (the pitch) is not ideal for anybody,' Hesson said at the post-match conference on Sunday. 'Teams are trying to prepare for the Asia Cup or the (T20) World Cup. It is not acceptable.' The Pakistani coach conceded there was 'no excuse' for some of the decisions the green shirts made with the bat but quickly added that the pitch 'is not up to international standards.' 'We chose some poor options. When the ball started to nip through, and bounced steeply, we probably didn't assess that it was a bit more challenging to play high-risk shots,' Hesson said. 'Couple of run-outs also didn't help.' Bangladesh batter Parvez Hossain Emon, who smashed an unbeaten 56 from 39 balls to lead his team to a win, disagreed with Hesson. 'We didn't feel (it was a bad pitch) as we chased it down in less than 16 overs,' he said. 'We could have scored 150-160 runs if we batted the full 20 overs. It may be so that they couldn't adjust to the pitch. We adjusted better than them.' Hesson, however, said that when a team isn't sure whether 130 or 150 is a good enough target, then that pitch isn't an impressive one. 'I don't think (the pitch) is good for anybody,' he said. Pakistan next play Bangladesh in the second T20I match of the three-match series on July 22. Pakistan defeated Bangladesh 3-0 in a home T20I series in May this year.
