Pakistan slumped to a 61-run defeat against their arch-rivals in Colombo on Sunday, a result that has left them needing a victory over Namibia in their final Group A fixture to retain any realistic hope of progressing to the Super Eights.
“We were ready to shake hands. Disappointed the opposition didn’t do that,” Hesson said at the post-match press conference, underlining that Pakistan regarded the handshake as a traditional show of respect between rivals.
The franchise also said that they have signed Sri Lankan duo of Wanindu Hasaranga and Dushmantha Chameera apart from Singapore
Ross Taylor stepped down from captaincy in all formats in 2012 after he was asked to hand over the limited-overs duty to Brendon McCullum by Mike Hesson.
Mike Hesson expressed his optimism about the fate of the IPL and said that he remained hopeful that the competition would take place this year.
Hardly any Indian batsman made a mark in the Test series against New Zealand, including captain and second ranked Test batsman in the world Virat Kohli.
In the wake of the global coronavirus pandemic which has affected India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had urged the people of the country to opt for a 'Janata Curfew'.
Up next is a three-match ODI series, and India-New Zealand will play the first match in Hamilton on Wednesday. Hesson said New Zealand's new-look pace attack will have its task cut out.
'I believe it all comes down to every individual to give out their best performance during the league and to enjoy the best form of cricket by playing bold.'
Prior to public announcement, Shastri was favourite to be re-appointed as the coach since the CAC had already stated that it was not much interested in foreign candidates.
