Pakistan coach Hesson urges fair assessment beyond India rivalry results

Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson has pushed back against the tendency to evaluate his team's performance primarily through the lens of matches against India. Hesson acknowledged India's current dominance, noting they are the strongest side in world cricket by a significant margin. He highlighted Pakistan's broader improvement, pointing to a sharp rise in their win percentage over the past year. The team has progressed from a low ranking to winning the majority of their matches across competitions. Hesson argued this overall growth deserves recognition independent of results in the high-profile India fixture.