Bangladesh outclassed Pakistan by six wickets in the second Test match to complete the clean sweep and win their first-ever series against the Green Shirts. The touring side had won the first Test thumpingly by 10 wickets.
Ahmed Shehzad took to his social media accounts and expressed his frustration over Pakistan’s performance, raising questions over the players’ abilities.
“Bangladesh has whitewashed Pakistan in their home conditions. You don’t know how to play, you’re not capable enough to play [directed towards the Pakistani team],” Ahmed said.
The opening batter heaped high praise on Bangladesh’s cricket team over their performance despite coming off political turmoil in their country.
“All their practice sessions have also been conducted after they arrived in Pakistan. The condition their country was in at that moment of time was also not that good. They have come to Pakistan and have outplayed you without breaking a sweat,” he added.
Ahmed Shehzad further lauded Bangladesh bowlers
Ahmed Shehzad further lauded Bangladesh bowlers for bowling in the right areas, while criticising Pakistan team management for blaming the pitch.
“The manner in which they played their cricket, the way they dominated. Their batters have displayed the unwavering spirit one requires to succeed in Test cricket. Their bowlers have demonstrated the channels in which one should bowl, and all you were left is blaming the pitch,” he said.
Set to chase a modest 185, Bangladesh knocked the winning runs in the second session of the final day, just 25 minutes before the Tea Break.
Opening batter Zakir Hasan provided Bangladesh with a solid platform with a brisk 40-run knock from just 39 balls.
Following his departure, skipper Najmul Hasan Shanto anchored the run-chase with a sensible 38-run knock.
Later, an unbeaten 32-run partnership for the fifth wicket between veterans Shakib Al Hasan (22*) and Mushfiqur Rahim (21*) steered Bangladesh to a historic victory.
For Pakistan, Mir Hamza, Abrar Ahmed, Salman Ali Agha, and Khurram Shahzad could pick up a wicket apiece in the fourth innings.