PCB Prepares Official Warning for Head Coach Mike Hesson After Dressing Room Rift and Player Complaints

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The Pakistan cricket team is currently facing a significant crisis following their exit from the 2026 T20 World Cup. Head coach Mike Hesson has become the main target of criticism amid a substantial rift within the dressing room. 

Several players have approached the Pakistan Cricket Board to voice complaints about his behavior, raising serious concerns regarding his planning, authority, and man-management during the World Cup. The players believe that Hesson's "unilateral" approach has negatively impacted the team. Overall, the situation is chaotic and troubling.

The tension was clear when selector Aleem Dar resigned. He quit because Hesson had too much power over team selection. To be honest, even the captain Salman Agha looked very angry in the dugout. Everyone saw it. While the PCB is not firing Hesson yet, they are reviewing the tour report. Sources say a formal warning is being written. The board will tell Hesson that his "flawed planning" is a major problem. They are not happy at all. Not one bit.

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There are also complaints about who played and who sat out. For instance, players like Fakhar Zaman and Abrar Ahmed were benched. They only played the last game against Sri Lanka. It was too late. You can read more as Mike Hesson faces PCB warning while the officials meet. The board wants a deep talk with the New Zealander soon. They need answers.

This situation shows the environment is very fragile. Many former stars want a full coaching change. But the PCB is moving slowly. They are starting with a warning. Seriously, managing Pakistan is hard, but Hesson has lost the locker room. His authority has backfired. The next few weeks will decide if he stays or goes. For now, he is on very thin ice. The fans are waiting for a big change.