Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson has shared a crucial message for the national cricket team, stressing the need to adopt a consistent style and build squad depth ahead of major tournaments like the Asia Cup and ICC World Cup.

 

In a detailed post on social media platform X, Hesson reflected on the team's recent performances and laid out his vision for long-term success.

 

“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 events like Asia Cup and World Cups,” he wrote.

 

He noted that the first six matches of the recent series were played on two contrasting types of pitches, offering key insights into the squad’s adaptability. “A young batting group shone with 200+ scores early. Mirpur, which is the lowest scoring venue in T20Is, certainly tested our adaptability and after struggling early we fought back and showed an ability to learn with experience.”

 

Hesson praised new players for stepping up and making an impact. “New players stepped up, showing promise and in some instances excelling,” he said.

 

 “Specialist Coaches have played a key role in developing bowlers both here and at the NCA," he wrote.

 

Hesson expressed satisfaction over the improvement in fielding as well. “Fielding was a huge step up in the last two matches and we’re starting to look like an international fielding side.”

 

The head coach signed off his message with a hopeful note: “Onwards.”

 

It merits mention that Bangladesh won the T20I series 2-1, with Pakistan avoiding a whitewash by securing a 74-run victory in the third match.