Cricket
Pakistan’s heavy loss to Bangladesh has shocked and stunned fans all around the world.
What looked like a routine match for Pakistan to win turned into a disaster as they lost control at crucial moments and suffered a brutal series defeat to Bangladesh.
Reports say head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed got angry after the loss, making the dressing room tense.
Sarfaraz told his players to play for the team, not themselves. No Pakistan batter scored 200 runs in the series, except debutant Azan Awais, who hit a century.
Sarfaraz was unhappy with Shan Masood’s passive captaincy, especially his refusal to take reviews. Missing a review: Litton Das dropped on 52, scored 126, and helped Bangladesh recover.
Sarfaraz will stay as head coach for the West Indies tour, but Shan Masood will likely be replaced as captain after 12 losses in 16 Tests, and Salman Agha is likely to be the new Test captain.
With pressure on management, everyone’s watching Pakistan’s next move. Was this just a bad day or is there a bigger issue in the team?