Hesson, 51, was brought in as interim Test coach for Pakistan’s third Test against England at Edgbaston after the Pakistan Cricket Board relieved Sarfaraz Ahmed of his coaching duties. Pakistan subsequently suffered an eight-wicket defeat to England, completing a 3-0 series whitewash.
Appointed Pakistan’s limited-overs coach in May 2025, Hesson was asked to temporarily oversee the Test side. When questioned about potentially taking the Test coaching role permanently alongside his existing white-ball duties, he said he would be open to the opportunity.
“I’ll be open to it for sure. I haven’t even contemplated that at this stage,” Hesson said. He added that his immediate focus remains on the Asian Games before discussions about the future of Pakistan’s Test team.
Hesson also expressed his admiration for Test cricket and believes Pakistan have enough talent within their system to make significant progress with the right direction and planning.
“I love Test cricket, and I think there’s enough talent around the system in Pakistan that if we can provide some good direction, we can make some strides forward,” he added.
Hesson had previously been linked with England’s head coaching vacancy following Brendon McCullum’s tenure. However, the move did not progress due to his commitment to Pakistan’s white-ball team through the 2027 World Cup.
The New Zealand coach also reiterated that he prefers to remain committed to his current roles rather than using one position as a stepping stone to another, stressing that he typically stays in coaching positions for several years before taking a break and considering a new challenge.
