The previous all-rounder expressed his issues on X, highlighting the selection of pitch and the number of 4 quick bowlers, with the exclusion of a specialist spinner, as key missteps.
“A ten-wicket defeat raises critical questions in regards to the choice to arrange the sort of pitch, choose 4 quick bowlers and omit a specialist spinner. This to me clearly reveals a lack of expertise about house situations. That mentioned, you can’t take the credit score away from Bangladesh for the model of cricket they performed all through the Take a look at,” Afridi opined.
Bangladesh’s historic win marks their first-ever Take a look at victory in opposition to Pakistan, ending a 14-match winless streak that included 12 losses and a single draw. The Take a look at, delayed attributable to a moist outfield, advanced right into a gripping contest, particularly on the fifth day.
Pakistan, initially battling early wickets, was rescued by Mohammad Rizwan‘s unbeaten 171 and Saud Shakeel‘s century, posting a formidable 448/6 declared.
Nonetheless, Bangladesh responded with resilience, led by Mushfiqur Rahim‘s monumental 191 and Shadnam Islam’s 93, placing them in a powerful place by Day 4.
The ultimate day noticed Pakistan crumble below stress. Their batting lineup collapsed from 23/1 to 146 all out, largely as a result of distinctive spin bowling of Mehidy Hasan Miraz (4 wickets) and Shakib Al Hasan (3 wickets).
Bangladesh, needing simply 30 runs to win, comfortably reached the goal in lower than seven overs with out dropping a wicket, sealing a momentous victory.
This win propels Bangladesh to sixth place within the ICC World Take a look at Championship standings, tied on factors with Sri Lanka at 40%. Pakistan, nevertheless, has slipped to eighth place with some extent proportion of 30.56%, prompting requires introspection as they face growing scrutiny over their strategy within the Take a look at enviornment.
