"I'd be open to it": Mike Hesson keen on Pakistan Test coaching role

Birmingham [UK], September 12 (ANI): Pakistan interim head coach Mike Hesson has expressed his willingness to take on the Test coaching role on a permanent basis alongside his existing white-ball responsibilities.

Hesson, who took charge of Pakistan's red-ball side on an interim basis, said he was open to continuing in the role after Pakistan's eight-wicket defeat to England in the third Test at Edgbaston on Saturday.

"I'd be open to it, for sure," Hesson said at the post-match press conference, as quoted by Cricinfo.

Hesson was brought into the red-ball setup after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) sacked regular red-ball head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed following the team's defeat at Lord's, which confirmed Pakistan's series loss against England.

Although Hesson had initially made it clear that his Test coaching role was only temporary, his latest comments indicate that he is interested in taking on the responsibility on a more permanent basis.

Hesson said he was encouraged by the talent available in Pakistan's Test setup and expressed confidence that the team could make progress with the right direction and development.

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