Goa, July 3 -- Pakistan men's cricket team head coach Mike Hesson has questioned the tendency to judge his side solely on their performances against India, arguing that the current Indian team is the strongest in world cricket and remains a challenge for every nation.

Speaking to ESPNcricinfo, Hesson said Pakistan's progress should be assessed over an entire season rather than based on a handful of high-profile matches against India. He pointed out that Pakistan performed well in major tournaments despite falling short against their arch-rivals.

Referring to the 2025 Asia Cup, Hesson noted that Pakistan won every match except those against India. He also highlighted their campaign in the 2026 T20 World Cup, where the team defeated all o...