Mike Hesson Stresses India as T20 Benchmark for Pakistan to Chase
Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson has underlined that India remains the team to match in T20 cricket.
India Sets the Standard
Mike Hesson described India as the benchmark that Pakistan must aim to reach. He made it clear that the challenge for his side is to close the gap that currently exists.
The coach spoke directly about the need for Pakistan to keep raising their level to compete at the same standard.
Steady Progress in T20 Cricket
Hesson highlighted that Pakistan continues to show consistent improvement in the shortest format. He pointed to ongoing work that is helping the side move forward step by step.
This improvement, according to the coach, is visible across recent efforts and forms the basis for future growth.
Performances in each format need to be looked at separately, Hesson insisted.
By separating the formats, the coach believes a clearer picture emerges of where the team stands in T20 cricket specifically.
Focus Remains on Catching Up
The central message from Hesson is that Pakistan must catch up to the level India has set. He framed this as the main task ahead rather than comparing results across different formats.
- India identified as the benchmark in T20s
- Pakistan showing consistent improvement
- Each format to be assessed on its own
Hesson stressed that this approach allows the team to stay focused on the areas that matter most in T20 cricket.
The coach’s comments come as Pakistan continues its efforts to strengthen its standing in the format.