Mike Hesson resigns as Kings XI Punjab coach days after reports of interest in India head coach job

Hesson, who has earlier been the coach of the New Zealand national team, was in charge of the Kiwis for a period of 6 years, which saw them reach the final of the 2015 ICC World Cup. He resigned from his post in June 2018, despite his contract running till the end of the 2019 ICC World Cup.

Indian Premier League franchise Kings XI Punjab’s head coach, New Zealander Mike Hesson, has resigned from his position just days after reports surfaced of him applying for the India cricket team head coach’s job. Hesson, who has earlier been the coach of the New Zealand national team, was in charge of the Kiwis for a period of 6 years, which saw them reach the final of the 2015 ICC World Cup. He resigned from his post in June 2018, despite his contract running till the end of the 2019 ICC World Cup.

File photo of former New Zealand coach Mike Hesson. (Getty Images)

Hesson was associated with Kings XI Punjab in the 2019 IPL season and has also worked as a commentator for broadcaster Star Sports. In a tweet, Hesson wrote, “I thoroughly enjoyed my time with the Kings XI franchise and wish to thank them for the season I had in charge. Whilst disappointed not to be able to build on the work we did this year, I’m sure success isn’t too far away for them. I wish them all the best for the future.”

In other reports doing the rounds Hesson is expected to make a presentation to the Bangladesh Cricket Board for the national team coach’s job as well.