The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday reacted after Pakistan’s thumping defeat in the first Test against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi.
The home team succumbed to a disappointing 10-run defeat against Bangladesh, who claimed their first-ever Test victory against Pakistan.
Mohsin Naqvi extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Bangladesh cricket team over their historic victory.
“Bangladesh Cricket Team has played wonderfully, and have held their ground throughout the match. It is a historic win for they have one against Pakistan for the first time. Heartiest Congratulations to them!” Naqvi posted on his official X account.
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The chairman also expressed hope that Pakistan will bounce back in the second Test against Bangladesh.
“Unfortunately, Pakistan Cricket Team could not perform as well as it should have. InshaAllah the men in green would make a comeback in the upcoming match!” he added.
Bangladesh spinners Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Shakib Al Hasan spun a web to bundle Pakistan for a meagre 146 in the second innings.
Following that, Zakir Hasan and Shadman Islam scored an unbeaten 15 and nine respectively while chasing a paltry 30-run target to claim a ten-wicket victory.
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