Mike Hesson, the new white-ball head coach, has unveiled his strategy and long-term plans for bringing unity, understanding, and consistency to Pakistan cricket. During the PCB Podcast, the previous New Zealand coach revealed how he approached his new challenging job. “Keeping an Open Mind” Method: Hesson said that he understood what it meant to coach Pakistan before accepting the job. Hesson shared that she has come into this job with “wide open eyes.” I understood the background and the obstacles I would face.
Before accepting the job, he ensured that he discussed matters with key stakeholders, including selectors, staff from the National Cricket Academy, top players, and the chairman of the PCB. Working as a team was crucial, the director explained, and so all the actors needed to be on board with the same vision. Helping You Over the Long Run. This appointment stands out because Hesson has shown he wants to be there for the medium and long run, unlike some of his predecessors.
“I have no intention of staying for six months, making some memories and then heading off,” he explained. This is a project that requires time, so you need to continue working, even when you’re not touring. It is essential to understand the problem thoroughly before pursuing the desired outcome. Hesson said it is vital to comprehend players before expecting great results from them. He thinks that forming trust, structure, and consistency ahead of the competition is essential.
My task as head coach is to make the players better, and that requires me to first learn about them, Hesson stated. Late changes are rarely effective when it comes to technical parts of the team’s game. People relying on Salman Ali Agha, the newly appointed T20I captain, were praised by Hesson for leading the team to a perfect 3-0 sweep against Bangladesh during Hesson’s first series. “You won’t get many messages from me during the game since I trust Salman,” he said. I let the players decide for themselves as much as possible.
A Stronger Drive: Sharing Your Life with the Audience. In addition to focusing on records, Hesson expressed a genuine desire to uplift the people of Pakistan through the cricket team. I mainly want the fans of Pakistan to feel proud every time they watch their players compete. We want to create a meaningful bond that lasts and not just a superficial relationship.
