Pakistan coach Mike Hesson is urging his team to quickly move on from their defeat to India in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup and shift their focus to securing a spot in the next stage of the competition. The team suffered a 61-run loss to their rivals in Colombo on Sunday, putting them in a position where they will likely need to defeat Namibia in their final Group A match to advance to the Super Eights phase.
Despite the disappointment of the loss to India, Hesson recognizes the ebbs and flows of tournament play and is emphasizing the need for his team to regroup and prepare for their upcoming match against Namibia on Wednesday. Reflecting on the performance, Hesson acknowledged that while Pakistan did well to limit India to 175/7 in 20 overs, their batting faltered with the loss of four wickets in the early Powerplay stage.
Hesson admitted that some players may have felt the pressure of the high-stakes game against India and highlighted the importance of sticking to the basics and maintaining composure in challenging situations. He emphasized the need for players to trust their decision-making under pressure to progress further in the tournament.
Looking ahead, Hesson is eager to see how his team responds to future challenges in the T20 World Cup and believes that improving their ability to handle pressure situations will be crucial for their success in the competition.