The previous all-rounder expressed his issues on X, highlighting the selection of tone and the choice of 4 rapid bowlers, with the exclusion of a consultant spinner, as key missteps.
“A 10-wicket defeat raises serious questions about the decision to prepare this type of pitch, select four fast bowlers and leave out a specialist spinner. This to me clearly shows a lack of awareness about home conditions. That said, you cannot take the credit away from Bangladesh for the brand of cricket they played throughout the Test,” Afridi opined.
Bangladesh’s historical win marks their first-ever Check victory in opposition to Pakistan, finishing a 14-match winless streak that integrated 12 losses and a unmarried draw. The Check, not on time because of a rainy outfield, advanced right into a gripping game, particularly at the 5th past.
Pakistan, to begin with suffering with early wickets, was once rescued via Mohammad Rizwan‘s unbeaten 171 and Saud Shakeel‘s century, posting an impressive 448/6 declared.
Then again, Bangladesh spoke back with resilience, led via Mushfiqur Rahim‘s enormous 191 and Shadnam Islam’s 93, placing them in a powerful place via Future 4.
The overall past noticed Pakistan disintegrate underneath power. Their batting lineup collapsed from 23/1 to 146 all out, in large part because of the outstanding spin bowling of Mehidy Hasan Miraz (4 wickets) and Shakib Al Hasan (3 wickets).
Bangladesh, wanting simply 30 runs to win, conveniently reached the objective in lower than seven overs with out dropping a wicket, sealing a momentous victory.
This win propels Bangladesh to 6th park within the ICC Global Check Championship standings, secured on issues with Sri Lanka at 40%. Pakistan, on the other hand, has slipped to 8th park with some extent proportion of 30.56%, prompting requires introspection as they face expanding scrutiny over their way within the Check area.
