Pakistan Cricket Team Head Coach Mike Hesson Says Pakistan Tried to Play Its Best Cricket with Different Changes in the T20 Series Against Sri Lanka, but Bowling in the Final Match Was Not Up to Expectations
Pakistan cricket team head coach Mike Hesson has said that Pakistan tried to play its best cricket with different changes in the T20 series against Sri Lanka, but the bowling in the final match was not up to expectations. He said that Sahibzada Farhan is enjoying the responsibility of captaincy and that his leadership skills will improve further with time.
Middle-Order Performance
Speaking at a press conference after Pakistan’s defeat in the final match of the three-match T20 series against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi, Mike Hesson said that Pakistan had been winning T20 series for the past one and a half years. During this period, the team’s middle order played an important role in victories and performed excellently on several occasions.
He said that different changes were made during the series against Sri Lanka and the team played its best cricket. According to the coach, despite continuous successes, the team needs to review its performance and overcome its shortcomings.
Sahibzada Farhan’s Captaincy
Responding to a question regarding Sahibzada Farhan’s leadership, Mike Hesson said that he has a good ability to understand the game. He is enjoying the responsibility of captaincy, and Hesson expects his leadership to improve further with time.
Need for Improvement in Bowling
Pakistan suffered an eight-wicket defeat in the final T20 match against Sri Lanka. Commenting on this, the head coach acknowledged that Pakistan’s bowlers could not perform according to their abilities in this match.
Mike Hesson said that Pakistan cricket has always been known for its fast bowlers. In this regard, Shaun Tait will work with Pakistani fast bowlers so that improvements can be made in their bowling.
Tri-Series Will Be a Major Test
Speaking about the upcoming One Day International tri-series, Mike Hesson said that Pakistan’s ODI squad had improved its performance in recent times. However, England’s team is currently a strong opponent at the international level.
He said that the tri-series, including the matches against England, would be a major challenge for Pakistan, in which the team would have to prove its abilities and recent improvements on the field.