Mike Hesson, head coach of Crew Pakistan throughout a Pakistan Males’s T20 Squad media alternative at Nationwide Stadium on July 14, 2025 in Karachi, Pakistan.—AFP
Mike Hesson, white ball coach of Pakistan’s males’s cricket group, stated that the Inexperienced Shirts’ victory within the tri-nation collection served as a “confidence builder” forward of the Asia Cup 2025.
Pakistan thumped Afghanistan by 75 runs within the closing on Sunday in Sharjah stadium, with Mohammad Nawaz claiming a hat-trick.
Hesson expressed satisfaction with the group’s progress and claimed that beating Afghanistan in circumstances beneficial for them helped his aspect develop in confidence forward of the continental match.
“I am pleased with the way the team is progressing. We have beaten Afghanistan in conditions that suit their spin attack, which was a real confidence builder,” he stated, including, “Winning a final under pressure before heading into the Asia Cup was also very important for us.”
The pinnacle coach particularly praised Fakhar Zaman for his function within the group’s victory, stating that the top-order batter has grown in confidence after getting back from an damage.
He additional termed his unbeaten 77-run knock towards hosts United Arab Emirates (UAE) essential and dismissed the criticism directed in direction of him relating to the strike charge by highlighting the left-handed batter’s means to regulate in response to totally different circumstances.
“Fakhar Zaman has grown in confidence throughout the tri-series after coming back from injury. He started slowly, but his 77 not out was crucial,” Hesson acknowledged.
“He’s adapting his game to different conditions; you can’t always score at a strike rate of 160, but he has the ability to adjust when required. His contributions with the bat and in the field have been pleasing,” he added.
Pakistan coach then lauded Participant of the Sequence Nawaz for his constant performances since returning to the nationwide group, terming him a ‘huge asset’ throughout departments.
“Mohammad Nawaz has been outstanding. He was a player of the series both in the tri-series and against the West Indies in the USA,” Hesson continued.
“Since returning to the side, he’s become more confident and smarter about how to bowl at key moments. He is a huge asset in all three departments,” he added.
Mike Hesson then went on to time period Pakistan’s group within the Asia Cup 2025, comprising India, hosts UAE, and Oman, difficult however urged the group that handles ‘challenges’ adequately will emerge victorious.
“An eight-team Asia Cup is great for Asian cricket. It’s a true test, it expands the game in the region, and it allows us to see players we don’t face often. Our pool is challenging with Oman, UAE, and India. We have done our scouting, but we will need to adapt quickly. The key is not to get distracted by external pressures.
“We must focus on each game, qualify for the Super Four, and then play consistently well to progress further. The side that handles those challenges best will win the tournament.”
Pakistan, led by Salman Ali Agha, will begin its Asia Cup 2025 marketing campaign towards Oman on September 12 on the Dubai Worldwide Cricket Stadium in Dubai.
