Pakistan cricket legend Wasim Akram has shared his disappointment regarding the national men’s team’s historic loss in the Test series against Bangladesh.
The Green Shirts succumbed to a 2-0 loss in the two-match series against Bangladesh, which culminated at the Pindi Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.
Bangladesh outclassed Pakistan by six wickets in the second Test to complete the clean sweep. The touring side had won the first Test thumpingly by 10 wickets.
Wasim Akram, while talking to AFP, criticised the national Test team’s performance and raised serious concerns over the quality of cricket in the country.
“It’s a huge setback and our cricket is at a crossroads,” Akram said
“For a former player and captain, and a lover of the game, I was left embarrassed at the way they have lost from good positions. I simply don’t get it.
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“I don’t get it. We are losing on a consistent basis at home, and that says a lot about the quality of Pakistan cricket.”
Prior to Wasim Akram, former Pakistan Test captain Javed Miandad, known for his blunt remarks, also expressed his disappointment specifically with the team’s batting woes while lauding the touring side for their disciplined performances.
“It is hurting that our cricket has come to this stage. Bangladesh deserve credit for their disciplined performance. But the way our batting has collapsed in this series is a bad sign,” said Miandad.
Another former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq expressed his concerns over the team’s struggle in home conditions.
“Home series were always considered our best chance of beating the best sides in the past. But for this to happen the batsmen need to get runs,” Inzamam said.
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