Mike Hesson likely to stay Pakistan Test coach for Sri Lanka series in Rawalpindi and Lahore in November

Mike Hesson is expected to stay on as Pakistan's Test head coach for the two-match home series against Sri Lanka in November, ProPakistani reported on Thursday, citing reports. The Pakistan Cricket Board has not announced a decision yet.

How Hesson got the Test job

Hesson is Pakistan's permanent white-ball head coach. He was handed the Test side on an interim basis before the third Test against England in September, after the PCB removed head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul following defeats in the first two Tests. The board also changed seven players in the squad.

After that third Test, Hesson said he was interested in the permanent Test role but warned that improving the side's results would take time.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Test series schedule

Both Tests count towards the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27.

Test days in Pakistan usually start at 10am PKT. We will add the confirmed squads, timings and where to watch to our Pakistan vs Sri Lanka page as the PCB announces them.

Recent form under Hesson

• Pakistan beat Sri Lanka 2-1 in the three-match T20I series this month, after which Hesson praised T20I captain Sahibzada Farhan's captaincy.
• He has backed young fast bowler Razaullah, who made his international debut in the third Test against England.

If the PCB confirms him, Hesson would be in charge of both formats for the home season, which gives some continuity after a summer in which Pakistan's Test set-up changed twice.

Planning to go to the ground?

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium and Gaddafi Stadium tickets usually go on sale through the PCB's ticketing partner a couple of weeks before a series. Check the PCB's official channels and avoid resellers on social media.