Pakistan should have won the Test series 1-0 and the T20I series 2-0: Misbah-ul-Haq

Following their poor outing on the English soil, the Pakistan team’s performance have come into criticism by fans and former players. Ramiz Raja even went on to say that the team is continuing to rely on seniors like Shoaib Malik and Mohammad Hafeez instead of promoting youngsters.

Head coach and selector Misbah-ul-Haq was also criticized for having a negative attitude in the dressing room during the T20I series. Misbah was spotted with hands on his head, which suggested that something really bad had happened during the second T20I.

We regret the results against England: Misbah-ul-Haq

Talking about the team’s performance in England, Misbah has come out saying that they should’ve won the Test series 1-0 and the T20I series 2-0. He also said that they regret the results which the achieved against the English side.

“If I summarise the tour of England as a team and as a coach, we regret the results. We should have won the Test series 1-0 and the T20I series 2-0 and that’s the biggest regret,” said Misbah as quoted by PakPassion Editor Saj Sadiq.

Misbah-Ul-Haq "If I summarise the tour of England as a team and as a coach, we regret the results. We should have won the Test series 1-0 and the T20I series 2-0 and that’s the biggest regret" #ENGvPAK

— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) September 7, 2020

In the past 12 months, Pakistan have won two Tests and lost three, won two out of three ODIs (one match was rain abandoned) and won three T20Is out of 12 with three washouts. Following the team’s recent performance, PCB Chairman Ehsan Mani also said that the board is going to ask for Misbah’s ‘vision’ for the future.

“I believe in empowerment and that’s precisely why Misbah was given full authority and support. But he very much remains accountable and as part of his appraisal process, he will be interviewed by the PCB Cricket Committee. He will be asked to reflect on his own and team’s performances, and share his vision for the future,” Mani said over Pakistan’s recent performance against the Three Lions.

Pakistan hasn’t fared well in any formats lately, resulting in a slump in their ICC rankings. They are currently poised sixth and seventh in ODIs and Tests rankings respectively. In T20Is, Pakistan have slipped to fourth from the first spot. After failing to leave their mark in the England tour, PCB would be hopeful of seeing much better performance from Misbah and his team.