Mike Hesson finds himself thrust into the role of interim head coach for the Pakistan Test team following a tumultuous week in cricket. Initially in the UK to meet King Charles, Hesson now aims to restore order after Pakistan suffered a heavy 2-0 defeat against England.

Hesson, who previously served as Pakistan’s white-ball coach, expressed the challenges of his new position, stating, "The guys are probably more used to a little bit of chaos than I am." His appointment follows a drastic decision where seven players were sent home, raising questions about team stability and performance.

Key points from Hesson’s first week include:

• Three players—Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Rizwan, and Salman Ali Agha—had their tours cut short immediately after the loss at Lord’s.
• Hesson was not involved in the decision-making process regarding player dismissals, emphasizing the need for a balanced squad ahead of the upcoming third Test at Edgbaston.
• He aims to inject variety into the team’s attack, acknowledging the need for Pakistan cricket to reclaim its identity as a competitive Test side.

Despite the chaos, Hesson seeks to calm the situation and focus on performance. He refuted claims regarding the dropped players being asked to attend the royal reception, calling it "unacceptable journalism."

In other news, Jacob Bethell is sidelined until November due to knee surgery, leading to Aneurin Donald being called up for England's Twenty20 squad against Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, Brydon Carse remains absent following an investigation into a late-night incident.