Pakistan, May 26 -- Pakistan cricket team head coach Mike Hesson has explained the reasons behind dropping Mohammad Rizwan from the T20 squad. Speaking at a press conference in Rawalpindi, Hesson said Rizwan was already out of the T20 setup before he joined the team management. Furthermore, he stated that Rizwan was also not leading the side when he took over coaching duties.

During the media briefing, Hesson clarified that the decision was part of a broader strategy for the national side. He explained that team management wanted to build a stronger combination for future tournaments. In addition, he stressed that selection decisions are based on the overall needs of the squad rather than individual reputations.

Hesson revealed that the...