'Isko sack kab karoge?': Pakistan captain Shan Masood faces massive backlash after humiliating Bangladesh defeat
Pakistan faced severe online backlash after a crushing 104-run defeat to Bangladesh, marking their third consecutive Test loss to the hosts. Despite a late fightback led by debutant Abdullah Fazal, Bangladesh's Nahid Rana's exceptional bowling secured a historic home victory. The loss also saw Pakistan drop two places in the World Test Championship standings.
NEW DELHI: Shan Masood found himself at the centre of massive social media criticism after Pakistan suffered a crushing 104-run defeat against Bangladesh in the first Test of the two-match series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur. The defeat marked Pakistan’s third consecutive Test loss against Bangladesh and also handed Bangladesh their first-ever home Test victory over Pakistan. While Bangladesh celebrated the historic triumph, powered by Nahid Rana’s fiery spell of 5/40, Pakistan fans vented their frustration online, with much of the criticism directed at Shan Masood’s captaincy.
Pakistan were still in the contest heading into the final session while chasing 268, largely due to debutant Abdullah Fazal, who scored a composed 66 under pressure. He also stitched together an important partnership with Salman Ali Agha to keep Pakistan’s hopes alive. However, Bangladesh turned the game around immediately after tea.
Veteran spinner Taijul Islam dismissed Fazal through a successful review before Taskin Ahmed removed Salman in the very next over. Bangladesh vs Pakistan in Tests at home Result Margin Opposition Ground Lost Inns & 178 runs Pakistan Bangabandhu National Stadium Lost Inns & 169 runs Pakistan Chattogram Lost Inns & 184 runs Pakistan Chattogram Lost 7 wickets Pakistan Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium Draw — Pakistan Khulna Lost 328 runs Pakistan Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium Lost 8 wickets Pakistan Chattogram Lost Inns & 8 runs Pakistan Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium Won 104 runs Pakistan Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium Nahid Rana then ripped through Pakistan’s middle and lower order with a sensational burst. He dismissed Saud Shakeel before bowling Mohammad Rizwan with a sharp nip-backer that crashed into the stumps.
"[On the toss decision] Hindsight is 20/20. We looked at the conditions and in terms of seam bowling we had the best conditions. We got two early wickets.