#MikeHesson: A Boost or Just More Change?

Multiple media outlets have reported that #MikeHesson is the frontrunner to become Pakistan’s next head coach. While the move signals potential reform, it also highlights the ongoing instability within Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

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Why #MikeHesson Can Be A Good News For Pakistan Cricket

Mike Hesson brings with him a solid reputation as an international coach, having led New Zealand to notable success during his tenure. For Pakistan, a foreign coach like Hesson could help overcome long-standing issues of internal biases and favoritism—often linked to local coaching appointments. With team selections and player development sometimes skewed by regional or personal affiliations, a neutral figure may bring much-needed objectivity.

Moreover, Pakistan’s fitness levels and fielding standards have been under constant scrutiny. Foreign coaches typically arrive with their own professional support staff, which often includes fitness trainers, fielding coaches, and analysts. These additions could help instill discipline, improve conditioning, and raise performance standards across the board—areas where Pakistan currently lags behind top-tier teams.

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Yet Another Reset

However, if Hesson is appointed, it would mark yet another change in Pakistan’s support staff setup—a process that has become all too familiar. The revolving door of coaches has made it nearly impossible to build long-term consistency or develop a clear playing philosophy.

With more or less a year to go before the next T20 World Cup, the timing could prove disruptive. Each new coach brings a different strategy, training style, and team dynamic, forcing players to adapt quickly—often at the cost of momentum. Starting from scratch again might mean more experimentation and less cohesion, especially when the focus should be on fine-tuning a settled core.

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In short, while Hesson’s possible appointment offers promise, it also underscores a deeper structural issue: Pakistan’s inability to stick with a plan.