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NEW DELHI: Pakistani cricketer after Bangladesh made history by securing their first-ever Test victory against Pakistan, winning by 10 wickets. This landmark achievement has led to strong reactions from former players, with ex-wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal being especially critical of Pakistan performance.
On his YouTube channel, Akmal expressed his frustration, stating, “Had Rizwan not scored a fifty and kept the scoreboard ticking, we would have lost by an innings. This defeat is so significant that it won’t be forgotten easily. It seems like the team hasn’t learned anything in the past five years.” He criticized the team for not making progress and for their repeated failures.
Akmal also pointed out past failures, saying, “You lost to Zimbabwe. Last year, you were knocked out of the Asia Cup. Now, you’ve been humiliated in the World Cup. Pakistan cricket has become a global laughingstock.” He felt the recent defeat to Bangladesh was the latest in a series of disappointing performances.
Regarding Bangladesh’s performance, Akmal noted, “It was a tough situation for Bangladesh. They had to not only save the Test match but also win it. They achieved both goals and, in doing so, exposed the weaknesses in Pakistan’s team.” He praised Bangladesh for their resilience and ability to seize the opportunity.
Akmal was scathing about the attitude of Pakistan’s players, saying, “Our players were performing as if they were part of a club team. Even club-level batsmen wouldn’t play like this. Did you see the dressing room? Shoes off, legs crossed and they were laughing. There was no concern at all. Why? Because no one is holding them accountable.
They don’t care about their performance. They’re just playing for fun.” He was dismayed by the apparent lack of seriousness and accountability within the team. Bangladesh’s victory in the first Test in Rawalpindi on Sunday, their first win against Pakistan in 14 Tests, marks a significant milestone for the team.
Pakistan Batter Calls Bangladesh Defeat a ‘Dirty joke’ in Hot-Headed Rant
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan endured one of their most shocking defeats on Sunday, falling to Bangladesh by 10 wickets in their home Test in Rawalpindi. This loss, which marked Pakistan’s first-ever Test defeat to Bangladesh, underscores a significant low point for the team and has intensified scrutiny on Shan Masood, who assumed the role of Test captain last year. Under Masood’s leadership, Pakistan has now faced four consecutive losses.
The defeat has led to strong reactions within the Pakistan cricket community, with critics highlighting the team failure to adapt to the conditions and their overall lackluster performance. Bangladesh outplayed Pakistan in every aspect, revealing critical weaknesses in the home side’s strategy and execution.
Ahmed Shehzad, a prominent critic of Pakistani cricket, did not mince words in his assessment. He lambasted the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for what he perceives as gross mismanagement and described this period as the darkest in the country’s cricketing history. Shehzad labeled the defeat as part of a series of failures, expressing frustration over the state of Pakistani cricket.
In a video caption, Shehzad voiced his discontent: “The historic downfall of the Pakistan team has begun. The nation has been misled repeatedly, and today, after this humiliating defeat by Bangladesh, the situation has become a farce. Who should the nation hold accountable? Who is responsible for this mess.
He further elaborated, “I haven’t seen Pakistan reach such a low point in my life. The issues with batting, bowling, and fielding are secondary. This defeat represents a new low for Pakistan cricket. Recovering from this setback will be incredibly difficult, especially since they haven’t yet bounced back from their previous defeat against Afghanistan. The defeat has not only cast a shadow over Pakistan current form but also raised serious questions about the team future and leadership.
Bangladesh Basically Exposed Pakistan Cricket: Kamran Akmal
Kamran Akmal praised Bangladesh’s batters for their pivotal role in securing a commanding position during the Test match. After their bowlers had conceded 448 runs in the first innings, Bangladesh’s batters built a solid lead of 117 runs, ultimately setting the stage for their victory. Akmal criticized Pakistan approach, highlighting a lack of seriousness among the players.
It was a tough period for Bangladesh, but their batters delivered. They not only saved the Test but also won it, effectively exposing Pakistan cricket’s weaknesses. Our players were batting as if they were part of a club team—actually, even club cricketers don’t play like this. The approach was poor. Players were laughing in the dressing room, showing no seriousness because they know there’s no accountability. It feels like they’re just playing for fun,” Akmal remarked.
On the final day, Bangladesh dismissed Pakistan for 146 and then chased down a modest 30-run target in just 6.3 overs. Pakistan will need to regroup and address these issues as they prepare for the second Test, which begins on Friday, August 30, in Rawalpindi.
Lifetime Ban From Test Matches Needed’: Pakistan Brutally Trolled After Bangladesh Create History
In a stunning turn of events, Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by ten wickets in the first of their two-Test series in Rawalpindi on Day 5, marking their first-ever Test win over Pakistan and at their home ground. The defeat has sparked a wave of criticism and jokes about Shan Masood and his team on social media.
Entering Day 5, Pakistan was under pressure, trailing Bangladesh by 94 runs with a score of 23/1 in 10 overs. The final day started poorly for Pakistan as captain Shan Masood was dismissed early, followed by Babar Azam, who fell for 22 despite getting a reprieve when he was on 0. Saud Shakeel and Agha Salman also failed to contribute significantly, leaving Pakistan at six wickets down by lunch.
Shaheen Shah Afridi was out almost immediately after the break, and Naseem Shah could not make a notable impact despite his reputation for powerful batting. Mohammad Rizwan and Khurram Shahzad showed some resistance, but their efforts were short-lived. Rizwan was dismissed for 51 by Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who emerged as the standout bowler with figures of 11.5-2-21-4.
The foundation for Bangladesh’s victory was laid on Day 4, thanks to a marathon 196-run partnership between Mehidy Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim. who scored 191 runs. Their lead of 117, combined with effective spin bowling, proved decisive. Zakir Hasan hit the winning runs, sparking jubilation among the Bangladesh fans at the venue.
Players Not at Fault
Ahmed Shehzad has sharply criticized the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), attributing the team’s recent failures to the board mishandling of the domestic cricket structure. Shehzad pointed out that short-term decisions have long-lasting negative effects on the game. Pakistan cricket is already in a state of decline, and losing to Bangladesh was an unexpected blow,” he said.
He stressed that the players are not to blame for the current situation. The fault lies with the PCB. The board selects players and keeps them in constant play without allowing domestic cricketers to emerge. The PCB acknowledges the shortage of quality domestic players, yet their actions don’t address this issue. What have they done to resolve it?” Shehzad questioned.