On Sunday in Rawalpindi, Bangladesh secured a commanding 10-wicket victory over Pakistan in the first Test of their two-match series. Starting Day 4 with Pakistan at 23/1, the hosts were dismissed for 146, setting a modest target of 29 runs. Bangladesh easily chased down this target, finishing with ten wickets remaining. Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Shakib Al Hasan led the bowling attack for Bangladesh, taking four and three wickets respectively. Earlier, on Day 4, Bangladesh had established a 117-run lead in the first innings, thanks to Mushfiqur Rahim's resilient 191. This victory marks Bangladesh's first-ever Test win against Pakistan.
'Blame For All This...': Imran Khan Slams PCB After Pakistan's Crushing Loss To Bangladesh
On Sunday in Rawalpindi, Bangladesh secured a commanding 10-wicket victory over Pakistan in the first Test of their two-match series.
08:16 AM Aug 28, 2024 IST | Daisy Mehta
Imran Khan
The Pakistan cricket team has faced intense scrutiny following their 10-wicket loss in the Pakistan vs Bangladesh, first Test match held in Rawalpindi. Criticism has been directed at every aspect of the team's performance, from selection decisions to batting displays, with both fans and analysts voicing their concerns.
Imran Khan Blasts Pakistan Cricket Board
Former Prime Minister Imran Khan also criticized the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) led by Mohsin Naqvi in the wake of the defeat. Imran took to social media to describe the loss as "embarrassing" and accused the Naqvi-led PCB of "destroying" the sport in Pakistan by appointing "favoured officials."
4. Mohsin Naqvi owns property worth five million dollars in Dubai under his wife’s name. He is involved in the wheat procurement scandal and was behind the most fraudulent election in our country. What are his qualifications? Under him, the law-and-order situation across the…
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) August 27, 2024
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"For the first time, we (Pakistan) didn't make it to the top four in the World Cup or the top eight in T20. And yesterday, we faced an embarrassing defeat against Bangladesh, setting a new low. Just two-and-a-half years ago, this team had defeated India by 10 wickets. What has happened in these two-and-a-half years that we lost to Bangladesh by 10 wickets? The blame for all of this collapse falls on one institution," he added.
