India, May 13 -- Mike Hesson was on Tuesday named as the new head coach of Pakistan's ODI and T20I sides. The Pakistan Cricket Board said Hesson will take charge of the the white-ball units from May 26.

The position had been vacant since South African Gary Kirsten quit last year, with Jason Gillespie and Aaqib Javed being appointed as interim coaches.

"Hesson comes in to fill the post after evaluation of numerous applications received against the vacancy, which fell vacant after the Pakistan men's team tour to New Zealand in April," said the PCB.

Hesson had previously served as head coach of various international teams including New Zealand and Kenya. He is also currently serving as head coach of Islamabad United, who is the defending ...