Mike Hesson responds to Pakistan players’ on-field actions: ‘In terms of gestures there has always been passion’

Both Suryakumar and Pakistan pacer Rauf have been found guilty of breaching the International Cricket Council’s code of conduct. After the hearings that concluded Friday, match referee Richie Richardson has fined both players 30 per cent of their match fee, while another Pakistan player Farhan has been let off with a warning for his gun celebration after reaching 50.”

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Pakistan deserves trophy, says Hesson

Both sides will meet again in the final on Sunday for the third time this tournament. “We have to be good enough to put India under pressure for longer because there is a reason why they are ranked the top side in the world,” he said. “We have to put them under pressure and that will be our challenge,” Hesson said, speaking about the contest.

“I think the way we played against India in the last match was a huge step up from the first game. The first game was a bit passive, we allowed India to control the game. The last match we had that game by the scruff of the neck for long periods and it took an exceptional innings from Abhishek Sharma that took the game away from us,” Hesson said.

“We have deserved this opportunity so it’s now up to us to make the most of it,” added Hesson. We have been trying to be in a position to win the trophy,” he concluded the matter.

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