Former India batter Mohammad Kaif criticised Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson over the team's decision to bowl first against India during their T20 World Cup 2026 Group A match. "Leave Salman Ali Agha, what is Hesson doing? He has coached in...IPL," he added. "Free ke paise le raha hai kya bhai? (Are you being paid for doing nothing?)," Kaif stated.