Seniors not dropped for Bangladesh series, youngsters need chance to be tested: Pakistan coach Hesson

Seniors not dropped for Bangladesh series, youngsters need chance to be tested: Pakistan coach Hesson

Pakistan’s white-ball coach Mike Hesson says the exclusion of senior players such as Babar Azam, Saim Ayub, Naseem Shah from the one-day series in Bangladesh should not be construed punishment for non-performance in the just-concluded T20 World Cup.

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Pakistan cricket team head coach Mike Hesson has justified the decision to leave Babar Azam out of the squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Bangladesh. The former Pakistan captain has come under fire for his below-average performances in the T20 World Cup 2026. Pakistan will start their preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup, and it starts with their series against BAN. End of Babar Azam? Speaking to reporters, Mike Hesson clai…

Pakistan’s coach Mike Hesson addresses Babar Azam’s ODI SNUB after T20 World Cup 2026 disaster, says, ‘Not a…’

Home Sports Pakistans coach Mike Hesson addresses Babar Azams ODI SNUB after T20 World Cup 2026 disaster, says, Not a… Mike Hesson clarifies that senior players like Babar Azam, Saim Ayub, and Naseem Shah were left out of the ODI series against Bangladesh for experimentation, not as punishment after the T20 World Cup 2026 exit Published: March 10, 2026 1:10 AM IST Pakistan’s coach Mike Hesson addresses Babar Azam’s ODI SNUB after T20 World Cup …

‘I Don’t Think Anyone Particularly Was Dropped’: Hesson Explains Babar’s Exclusion For Bangladesh ODIs

Muhammad Ghazi Ghori: Pakistan men’s head coach Mike Hesson clarified on Monday that senior batter Babar Azam had not been “dropped” from the squad for the upcoming ODI series against Bangladesh, insisting the changes were aimed at giving opportunities to