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Mike Hesson Says India Are the Best Team 'By a Mile'

His frank admission underscores a demand for steady, long-term rebuilding in Pakistan's white-ball programme rather than expecting immediate tournament titles.

Overview

  • Hesson told Cricinfo on July 2 that India are currently the world's strongest side and that every team is finding it hard to beat them.
  • He singled out Pakistan's three defeats to India at the 2025 Asia Cup as the key measure that shapes public judgment of Pakistan's progress.
  • Hesson argued Pakistan have improved since his 2025 appointment, citing two T20I tri-series wins and a record of losing only one of six bilateral T20I series.
  • He has been running training camps at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore and says the programme must prioritise consistency over instant ICC trophies.
  • The admission comes against a backdrop of Pakistan not beating India in any format since 2022 and ongoing structural concerns—selection instability and reported board interference—that could undermine a patient rebuild.