Mike Hesson Demands Pakistan Test Head Coaching from Mohsin Naqvi. Image Credits: AFPEngland have completed a 3-0 whitewash against Pakistan, leaving the visitors with more questions than answers after a deeply disappointing Test series. Pakistan's red-ball setup has already gone through significant changes during the series, with Mike Hesson stepping into the Test coaching role on an interim basis. However, Hesson now appears to have bigger ambitions. With Pakistan searching for stability and direction in the longest format, the coach has publicly confirmed his interest in taking charge of the Test side on a permanent basis.Mike Hesson Demands Coaching Role After Pakistan's England WhitewashMike Hesson has made his intentions clear after Pakistan's disappointing campaign in England. The New Zealander has confirmed that he is keen to take on the Pakistan Test head coach role on a permanent basis, potentially turning what began as an interim assignment into a full-time position.Hesson also added that he was contacted by the England Test team earlier for a red-ball coaching role when Brendon McCullum was removed.Meanwhile, Pakistan’s defeat have exposed several problems across the side, particularly with the batting unit, while Pakistan struggled to find the consistency required to compete over five days.The PCB had already turned to Hesson during the series after making major changes to the Test coaching setup. His arrival came at a time when the board was clearly looking for a fresh voice around the red-ball team.Now, rather than simply completing his temporary responsibility, Hesson has effectively put his name forward for the bigger job.Also Read- Razaullah Leaves Edgbaston Bleeding In The Middle Of Pakistan Vs England TestHow Did Mike Hesson Get The Pakistan Test Coaching Role?Hesson's elevation to the Test setup came almost overnight as Pakistan responded to their poor start in England. After losing the opening two Tests and conceding the series, the PCB made a major alteration to its coaching structure.Sarfaraz Ahmed was removed from the Test head coach position, despite having been appointed only in April 2026. His stint therefore lasted just around four months before the PCB decided to make another change. Bowling coach Umar Gul was also sidelined from his position.Hesson, who was already working with Pakistan as their white-ball coach, was subsequently handed responsibility for the red-ball team for the remainder of the 2025-27 World Test Championship cycle.Mike Hesson's Portfolio As A Red-Ball CoachHesson is not entering Pakistan's Test setup without previous experience in building a team for the longest format. His strongest credentials come from his six-year stint as New Zealand's head coach between 2012 and 2018.When Hesson took charge in 2012, New Zealand were looking to build a more competitive and resilient Test side. His tenure eventually became one of the most successful coaching periods in the country's modern cricket history.One of the biggest features of Hesson's time with New Zealand was the team's ability to compete outside their own conditions. Under his leadership, the Black Caps secured notable Test series victories in England and South Africa, while also winning home series against India and the West Indies during the 2013-14 season. The challenge, however, is significantly different. Mike Hesson would be inheriting a Pakistan side coming off a 3-0 series defeat and searching for answers in both personnel and performance. Whether he gets the opportunity to address those problems on a permanent basis could now depend on how convincing his case becomes after this interim assignment.Also Read- Shreyas Iyer Speaks On His Relationship With Gautam Gambhir After India Takeover
