Mike Hesson Press Conference Ahead of Pakistan vs New Zealand T20 World Cup 2026

Описание: Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson addressed the media ahead of Pakistan’s crucial Super 8 clash in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, sharing detailed insights about team strategy, selection decisions, and player roles.

Hesson made it clear that Pakistan’s qualification to the Super 8 stage is the result of six months of preparation, with the team winning eight of their last ten matches. He dismissed any talk of a “psychological edge” between Pakistan and New Zealand national cricket team, emphasizing that matches are decided by skill, not past records.

One of the biggest talking points was Babar Azam batting at number four. Hesson explained that Babar has been assigned a specific middle-order role to provide stability, especially if the team faces early trouble. He highlighted that strike rate in the powerplay has been a concern in past World Cups, which led to this tactical shift.

The coach also spoke about spin-heavy combinations, revealing that Pakistan currently has multiple spin options including Nawaz, Shadab, and Saim Ayub. Regarding Abrar Ahmed, Hesson hinted that team selection will depend purely on pitch conditions.

Questions were also raised about Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, and Fakhar Zaman sitting on the bench. Hesson clarified that conditions in Sri Lanka have favored spin, limiting the need for multiple seamers.

He also dismissed rumors about a heated exchange with Salman Ali Agha, calling it a misunderstanding blown out of proportion.

With consistency and defined roles being Pakistan’s key focus, Hesson assured fans that the team will continue making subtle adjustments rather than drastic changes as they push for a strong Super 8 start.

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