• •Mike Hesson confirms he is open to leading Pakistan's Test side permanently following his interim stint at the Edgbaston Test.
• •BBC Sport reports Hesson previously declined interest from England earlier this year, framing his current stance as a deliberate career move.
• •Cricinfo notes that while Hesson is focused on the Test side, a permanent appointment could potentially expand to include all formats.
• •There is currently no official confirmation from the Pakistan Cricket Board regarding a contract offer or the scope of the potential role.

Mike Hesson has publicly signaled his interest in the permanent Pakistan head coach role after overseeing the team during the Edgbaston Test. While BBC Sport highlights the New Zealander’s history with the England national setup as a point of contrast, Cricinfo focuses on the operational possibility that his role could eventually span multiple formats. The transition remains in the exploratory stage, as neither report indicates a formal agreement has been reached. Whether this appointment proceeds depends entirely on the Pakistan Cricket Board's long-term vision for the coaching structure versus Hesson’s own specific interest in the Test format.