Pakistan’s cricket team has been on a rollercoaster ride lately, and their recent 10-wicket loss to Bangladesh in the first Test match of the two-match series has left them reeling. The defeat was not only a shocking one but also a damaging blow to Pakistan’s chances of qualifying for the World Test Championship final. The loss was made worse by the fact that it was Pakistan’s first-ever defeat against Bangladesh in Test history.
The team’s performance was marred by poor captaincy and team selection, with senior players and members of the team management pointing fingers at each other.
The team’s decision to field four fast bowlers and no specialist spinner was widely criticized, as the Bangladesh tweakers proved to be the main difference between the two teams. However, it seems that the team is trying to shift the blame away from themselves and towards the fast bowlers.
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According to reports, senior players, including captain Shan Masood and members of the team management, including newly-appointed head coach Jason Gillespie, are said to have pointed out that the fast bowlers failed to make the most of the grass on the pitch and were slow in their pace.
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This criticism comes despite the fact that Bangladesh’s openers had a field day against Pakistan’s pace attack, scoring 30 runs without losing a wicket.
Pakistan’s batting effort was led by Mohammad Rizwan’s impressive knock of 171, which helped Pakistan score 448 runs for six before they declared their first innings.
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However, Bangladesh’s batting onslaught was led by Mushfiqur Rahim’s record-breaking 191, which saw the visitors score 565 runs in their first innings. Pakistan’s second innings collapse was just as shocking, as they were bowled out for just 146 runs, their lowest score in an innings against Bangladesh.
The defeat has left Pakistan facing a daunting task to avoid a whitewash in the series. The team will look to regroup and come back stronger in the final match of the series on August 30.
However, it seems that they will have to address some serious issues before they can start to climb back up the World Test Championship points table. With Pakistan’s cricketing future at stake, it is crucial that they learn from their mistakes and come back stronger in the next match.