Pakistan cricket team head coach Mike Hesson celebrated his 52nd birthday in Pakistan with his family and members of the national team, expressing confidence that the side could secure victory against Sri Lanka with a quality performance.
Hesson’s family is currently visiting Pakistan, and the birthday celebrations included a cake-cutting ceremony with his loved ones and team members.
The head coach thanked everyone for their birthday wishes and said having his family with him in Pakistan on the occasion had made the day special.
He also described the team’s training session as excellent and said it had been a good day overall.
“I hope we win tonight with a quality performance,” Hesson said, expressing optimism ahead of the highly anticipated final.
Pakistan are scheduled to face Sri Lanka in the tri-nation series final at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday. Both sides will be aiming to lift the trophy in what promises to be a competitive contest.
Hesson’s comments reflect the team’s focus on delivering a strong performance in front of home supporters as Pakistan prepare for the decisive encounter.