Hesson provides update on Pakistan’s ongoing white-ball training camp

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had earlier named 28 players for a white-ball training camp to prepare for the ODI series against Australia later this month. The training camp is being overseen by Pakistan’s white-ball head coach, Mike Hesson.

Hesson pleased with emerging talent

With the break in the team’s white-ball commitments because of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), as well as some health issues, Hesson had returned home. However, providing an update on the training camp at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore, Hesson said he is happy to be back as he watches young talent sweat it out.

“It feels good to be back in Pakistan. We are playing a warm-up match in the white-ball camp, and it is a great opportunity to work with both new and experienced players," Mike Hesson said.

"I have not spent much time with some of the new faces, so this camp is valuable for getting to know everyone. I also enjoyed watching the PSL, where several talented new players have emerged," he added.

Young PSL performers continue to impress

The training camp includes plenty of players who banged on the door with their strong PSL performances, including Akif Javed, Ali Raza, Hunain Shah, Saad Masood, Shamyl Hussain, and Maaz Sadaqat, among others.

“The conditions are very hot here, with temperatures around 43 degrees, but the players are training well and adapting strongly. We have also set up short boundaries on one side, which will present an interesting challenge for the bowlers," Hesson stated.

Pakistan will face Australia in a three-match ODI series starting May 30 across Rawalpindi and Lahore.

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