Pakistan Cricket: Head coach Mike Hesson has clearly stated that the team should learn from India. This is a significant statement for Pakistan cricket, which is going through a difficult phase.

Mike Hesson

Pakistan cricket is currently going through one of its worst periods. The team is facing defeats at times. Recently, Pakistan lost the three-match Test series against England 0-3. Head coach Mike Hesson made a significant statement regarding the team's poor performance. He said Pakistan should learn from India and also called for improvement.

"India has set the standard in white-ball cricket at the moment. I think the challenge for Pakistan is to match India in white-ball cricket," Hesson said during Pakistan's pre-departure camp in Karachi.

What did you say when you got a chance against India?

Mike Hesson further said, "We are preparing as best we can, and if we get a chance to play against India, we will obviously try to put pressure on them, as we were successful in doing in the Asia Cup final. Both the teams have a lot of cricket to play before reaching the final, so we are not thinking too far ahead right now."

How can an India-Pakistan clash happen in the Asian Games?

India and Pakistan will only face each other in the men's cricket event of the Asian Games if both teams qualify for the final or the bronze medal match. Both teams are in different groups and will enter the competition directly from the quarterfinal stage. Pakistan's team features less experienced players.

Pakistan squad for the 2026 Asian Games

Sahibzada Farhan (captain), Abdul Samad (vice-captain), Abrar Ahmed, Ahmed Daniyal, Akif Javed, Ali Raza, Arafat Minhas, Haider Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Maaz Sadaqat, Mohammad Wasim Junior, Saad Masood, Saim Ayub, Sufyan Mokim and Usman Khan (wicketkeeper).