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Hesson: Seniors Not Dropped, Bangladesh ODIs Crucial for Young Talent

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News18•09-03-2026, 16:00

Hesson: Seniors Not Dropped, Bangladesh ODIs Crucial for Young Talent

•Pakistan white-ball coach Mike Hesson clarified senior players like Babar Azam were not dropped for poor T20 World Cup performance.
•Hesson stated the Bangladesh ODI series is an opportunity to test promising young talent for the upcoming ODI World Cup.
•New players such as Sahabzada Farhan, Shamyl Hussain, and Maaz Sadaqat have been included in the squad.
•Reports of Hesson being at loggerheads with national selectors over authority and selection issues were confirmed by Sikander Bakht.
•Former elite panel umpire Aleem Dar reportedly resigned due to Hesson's alleged interference in selection matters.

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