Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has vowed to address the issues plaguing Pakistan’s cricket team following their crushing 10-wicket defeat to Bangladesh in the Rawalpindi Test.
Bangladesh Cricket Team has played wonderfully, and have held their ground throughout the match. It is a historic win for they have won against Pakistan for the first time. Heartiest Congratulations to them! Unfortunately, Pakistan Cricket Team could not perform as well as it…
— Mohsin Naqvi (@MohsinnaqviC42) August 25, 2024
Speaking to the media on Monday, Naqvi expressed his resolve to turn things around, saying, “I will fix the issues in Pakistan cricket, God willing.” He assured that significant changes are underway, stating, “Mark my words, things will not stay the same. A lot is happening in the background.”
Bangladesh made history by claiming their first-ever Test victory against Pakistan, bowling out the home side for just 146 runs in their second innings on the final day.
Spinners Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Shakib Al Hasan were instrumental in this victory, taking seven wickets between them. Mehidy secured 4-21, while Shakib took 3-44, leading to Pakistan’s collapse in 55.5 overs. Bangladesh’s openers, Zakir Hasan and Shadman Islam, easily chased the target of 30 runs in just 6.3 overs.
This defeat adds to Pakistan’s recent struggles, including a six-run loss to India in the 2024 T20 World Cup, which jeopardized their chances of reaching the Super Eight stage. Following that match, Naqvi hinted at a significant overhaul of the team, saying, “Initially, I believed a minor surgery would suffice, but after this poor performance, it’s clear that a major overhaul is needed. The nation will soon witness substantial changes.”
Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto dedicated the historic win to those affected by the recent political turmoil in Bangladesh, which led to the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina following weeks of student-led protests.