Mike Hesson Named Pakistan White-Ball Head Coach

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed Mike Hesson, former New Zealand head coach and current Islamabad United coach, as the new white-ball head coach for the national men's team, starting May 26, 2025. Hesson was chosen following an extensive search that included candidates such as Simon Katich and Luke Ronchi. He replaces Gary Kirsten, with Aaqib Javed having served as interim coach and now moving into the role of Director of High Performance. Hesson is recognized for leading New Zealand to the 2015 ICC World Cup final and recently guiding Islamabad United to a PSL title. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi expressed hope that Hesson's experience and strategic approach will revitalize Pakistan’s limited-overs team. The appointments come as Pakistan prepares for a busy white-ball cricket schedule after recent disappointing results.