Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson has made a mockery of himself with his controversial statement on the young pacer Mohammad Wasim Jr Mike Hesson got something to cheer about after the Men in Green won the T20I series 2-1 against South Africa, but his old statement about Mohammad Wasim Jr resurfaced.
Earlier this year, Mike Hesson had praised Wasim Jr as one of Pakistan's most skilled death bowlers before the start of the T20I Tri-Nation series in August 2025. The Pakistan coach was in awe of the seamer's ability to deliver precise yorkers and effectively use reverse swing, particularly in death overs.
Mike Hesson faces backlash as his "Best Death Bowler" Wasim Jr remains benched for monthsMike Hesson had stated, "Wasim Jr is probably the best death bowler in Pakistan." However, things have taken a surprising turn since the former New Zealand head coach's bold statement ahead of the T20I Tri-Nation series involving Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the UAE.