Pakistan appointed New Zealander Mike Hesson as coach of their white-ball team on Tuesday, their ninth in the last two years. The 50-year-old takes over from former Pakistan fast bowler Aaqib Javed, who had served on an interim basis since November.

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Hesson coached New Zealand from 2012 to 2018, during which they reached the final of the 2015 World Cup and won eight of 11 home Test series.

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Hesson had also coached Kenya's national team and been coaching Islamabad United in the Pakistan Super League since 2024.

His first assignment will be a five-match Twenty20 home series against Bangladesh starting later this month.

"Mike brings with him a wealth of international experience and a proven track record of developing competitive sides," Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi wrote on social media.

He added: "We look forward to his expertise and leadership in shaping the future of Pakistan's white-ball cricket."

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Aaqib declined to continue after Pakistan crashed out in the first round of their home Champions Trophy in February-March, followed by heavy defeats in New Zealand in T20 and ODI series.

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Pakistan have a history of sacking or replacing coaches, recent departures including Australian Jason Gillespie and South African Gary Kirsten.
 

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