You were humiliated at T20WC. Made Pakistan cricket a farce’ Kamran Akmal criticises players, management after Bangladesh loss

After Pakistan lost the first Test match in Rawalpindi by 10 wickets to Bangladesh on Sunday, August 25, Kamran Akmal joined other former Pakistani cricket players, such as Shahid Afridi and Ahmed Shehzad, in condemning the team and administration.

Bangladesh have played 13 red-ball matches against Pakistan prior to the first Test. They have drawn one game and lost twelve. But the Bangla Tigers made history by defeating Pakistan in Test cricket, driven by a phenomenal 191 from Mushfiqur Rahim in the opening innings.

Akmal did not hold back after Shan Masood’s team’s dismal performance, accusing the players and management of demeaning the country with their pathetic showings during the previous five years. The former batter-wicketer also drew attention to their failure to learn from their mistakes.

“Innings are over when Rizwan is 50 kiya or higher on the scoreboard. Yes, it’s a big deal that the bhooli doesn’t work. If a person has a bura sochoge, then a person does not have a bura hi hoga. Five days are not enough to achieve success. Zimbabwe is no longer in peace. It’s a shame that the Asia Cup is over. While Pakistan cricket is a major global attraction, it is not as popular as it once was during the World Cup.

You would have lost by an innings if Rizwan hadn’t run the scoreboard and scored a fifty. Over the past five years, you have not gained any knowledge. You were defeated by Zimbabwe. You were knocked out of the Asia Cup last year. At the T20 World Cup, you suffered humiliation. Created a total farce out of Pakistani cricket),” Akmal posted on his YouTube account.

In essence, Bangladesh exposed Pakistani cricketers Kamran Akmal

After their bowlers gave up 448 runs in the first innings, Akmal praised the Bangladeshi batsmen for putting his side in a strong position with a commanding lead of 117 runs. In addition, the former cricket player and analyst questioned Pakistan’s attitude to the game and the players’ lack of commitment.

“Despite the challenging circumstances, Bangladesh’s batters managed to score runs. Not only did they win the game, but they also managed to save the Test. In essence, they exposed Pakistani cricket. And our players were using club cricket style batting. I apologise, but even club cricketers don’t play like this. It was a bad strategy. Because they know no one will question them, players are laughing in the dressing room and are not taking anything seriously. It appears that you are having fun,” said Akmal.

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Bangladesh opened the fifth day by dismissing Pakistan for 146 runs, and in just 6.3 overs, they managed to chase down a pitiful 30-run mark. In the second Test, which starts in Rawalpindi on Friday, August 30, the hosts will want to respond forcefully.