Pakistan"s humiliating loss to Bangladesh in Rawalpindi

In a shocking turn of events, Pakistan's cricket team faced a ten-wicket defeat against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi during the first of two Test matches. This loss marked a historic moment as it was Pakistan's first-ever defeat to Bangladesh in Test cricket. Babar Azam, the team's captain and ICC No. 1 ranked player, had a particularly poor performance, scoring a duck in the first innings and only managing 22 runs in the second. His struggles were highlighted by ex-cricketer Basit Ali, who criticized the team's lack of foot movement and overall batting skills. Basit Ali expressed his disappointment on his YouTube channel, questioning whether the players had forgotten how to bat or if the Bangladesh bowlers had somehow outsmarted them. He pointed out that Babar Azam had a chance to redeem himself after a dropped catch but ultimately fell victim to Nahid Rana's pace. The criticism from Ali reflects a broader concern regarding the team's performance and their ability to compete at a high level. Following the match, Pakistan's skipper Shan Masood acknowledged the team's mistakes throughout the game, emphasizing that Bangladesh played a disciplined and deserving match. He noted that the second new ball was a critical moment where Pakistan could have asserted their dominance but failed to do so. This defeat raises questions about the future of the Pakistani cricket team and their ability to bounce back from such a humiliating loss, especially with the second Test looming on the horizon.