Mudassar Nazar Criticizes PCB After Test Loss

Former Pakistan head coach Mudassar Nazar has criticized the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials, labeling them as 'a bunch of confused people' following Pakistan's 10-wicket defeat to Bangladesh in the first Test. Nazar highlighted poor decision-making, particularly the choice to field four fast bowlers in Rawalpindi in August, when the pitches typically favor batting after the initial hours. He expressed disbelief at the PCB's lack of strategic planning, citing inconsistent appointments such as Waqar Younis shifting roles. The defeat marks Bangladesh's first victory over Pakistan on their home soil, which former Test opener Ahmed Shehzad described as a 'new low' for the team. Shehzad emphasized the difficulty of recovery from this loss and warned that Pakistan cricket is heading towards a dire situation akin to that of its hockey team. Both former players called for urgent introspection and a change in management to improve Pakistan's cricketing fortunes.