Basit Ali's Major Claim: Mohsin Naqvi Disapproves of Pakistan Head Coach Mike Hesson

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Basit Ali: Hesson's Pakistan Coach Role Under Threat from Naqvi's Advisors

Mike Hesson was appointed Pakistan's head coach in 2025 and there are already talks of sacking him. Image: AFP

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Firstpost•16-03-2026, 17:05

Basit Ali: Hesson's Pakistan Coach Role Under Threat from Naqvi's Advisors

•Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali claims head coach Mike Hesson is not favored by advisors close to PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi.
•Basit Ali questioned Hesson's appointment, citing his success in franchise cricket (PSL 2024 winner with Islamabad United) as the primary reason.
•Pakistan recently lost the ODI series 2-1 to Bangladesh, adding significant pressure on Hesson's position.
•Under Hesson, Pakistan failed to reach the semi-finals of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, marking their fourth consecutive ICC tournament exit before the semis.
•Hesson was appointed in May 2025 for two years, but the team's poor performance is raising questions about his tenure.

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