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Former PCB Boss Zaka Ashraf Denies Any Groupings In Pakistan Dressing Room

Zaka Ashraf, the former Pakistan Cricket Board chairman held responsible for starting a slide in the fortunes of the national team, has denied any groupings in the dressing room. Ashraf also brushed aside that his decision to appoint Shaheen Shah Afridi as the national T20 captain and Shan Masood as the Test captain after last year's ODI World Cup had sparked a rift in the dressing room. “There were no differences between Babar Azam or Shaheen even after I decided to have the latter as the T20 captain,” Ashraf said on a local news channel.

"Removed Babar Azam From Captaincy, Divided Team": Ex Pakistan Star's Rant As Team Hits Rock Bottom

The Pakistan cricket team hit one of its lowest points in cricketing history, losing at home to Bangladesh in the 2-match Test series. Pakistan were swept aside by the tourists who produced one of their most memorable triumphs of all time. Though there remain a few personnel in the Pakistan team who have been drawing fans and experts' ire, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) hasn't been immune from criticism either. In fact, former Pakistan star Rashid Latif feels it's the Pakistan Board and its recent chairmen who deserve the most blame.

Pakistan Drop To 8th In Test Rankings Following Loss To Bangladesh

Pakistan's first-ever series loss to Bangladesh has resulted in Shan Masood's team slipping down to the eighth position in the ICC Test rankings besides hitting a historic low of lowest rating points since 1965. Pakistan were thrashed by 10 wickets in the first Test while the hosts lost the second by six wickets with Rawalpindi hosting both the matches. “Pakistan dropped two places in the ICC Men's Test Team Rankings to go to eighth position after suffering a shock series loss at home to Bangladesh,” the ICC said on its website.

RCB Roasts Pakistan Team, Harsha Bhogle Reacts To "Embarrassing" 0-2 Loss

Bangladesh completed a 2-0 whitewash of Pakistan on Pakistan soil, as they sealed a six-wicket win in the second Test at Rawalpindi, despite Day 1 being washed out. Pakistan held a 12-0 record over Bangladesh in Test cricket before the series. Bangladesh, meanwhile, had never won a series game in Pakistan before the series, having a 0-20 record. But that has all changed now. This is also only the second-ever Test series victory for Bangladesh on away soil. Pakistan's dismal performance has drawn criticism from experts in the cricket world.

Updated WTC Points Table After Bangladesh Stun Pakistan 2-0 In Test Series

Bangladesh unlocked a historic feat on Tuesday as they defeated Pakistan by six wickets in the second Test of the two-match series. With this win, Bangladesh swept away the the series with 2-0 scoreline, which also turned out be their first-ever clean sweep against an Asian side in their own home. Pakistan, who were keen to make a strong comeback after facing defeat in the first Test by 10 wickets, failed to live up to the expectations in the second match of the series.

PCB "Has Taken Divide And Rule Policy": Ex-Captain's Charge On Babar Azam-Saheen Afridi Tussle

Pakistan cricket team is not looking in great shape. After losing the first Test against Bangladesh, Pakistan is not good touch in the second Test too. Pakistan head coach Jason Gillespie acknowledged that Bangladesh were favourites. "The odds are probably in favour of Bangladesh and we don't shy away from that," said Gillespie, who is coaching Pakistan for his first series. "We know what can happen, but we took six for 26 in the first innings so we know that we can have an impact with the ball."

Babar Azam Test Retirement Announcement Triggers Social Media Storm. But, It's Fake

Amid Babar Azam's struggles with the bat, the Pakistan star has become a constant target for trolls on social media. As the talismanic batter failed to lift his team's morale with a poor show in the second Test against Bangladesh, fake announcement of him deciding to quit Test cricket went viral on social media. A number of fans shared fake farewell messages from the Pakistan cricketer, luring in many to believe that the top-order batter has decided to quit the longest format of the game in reality.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 5, Live Score Updates: On Brink Of Historic Defeat, Pakistan Hope For Magical Turnaround

Pakistan vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 5, Live Updates: Bangladesh will look to seal the victory on Day 5 of the ongoing second Test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi. The visitors will resume their innings at 42/0 as they 143 runs more to win. Currently, Zakir Hasan (31*) and Shadman Islam (9*) are standing unbeaten at the crease for Bangladesh. Earlier, Pakistan were bundled out for 172 on Day 4. Resuming the day on 9/2, Pakistan kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Mohammad Rizwan and Agha Salma scored 43 and 47* respectively and helped Pakistan reach a good total. (Live Scorecard)

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Former PCB Boss Zaka Ashraf Denies Any Groupings In Pakistan Dressing Room

"Removed Babar Azam From Captaincy, Divided Team": Ex Pakistan Star's Rant As Team Hits Rock Bottom

Pakistan Drop To 8th In Test Rankings Following Loss To Bangladesh

RCB Roasts Pakistan Team, Harsha Bhogle Reacts To "Embarrassing" 0-2 Loss

Updated WTC Points Table After Bangladesh Stun Pakistan 2-0 In Test Series

PCB "Has Taken Divide And Rule Policy": Ex-Captain's Charge On Babar Azam-Saheen Afridi Tussle

Babar Azam Test Retirement Announcement Triggers Social Media Storm. But, It's Fake

Pakistan vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 5, Live Score Updates: On Brink Of Historic Defeat, Pakistan Hope For Magical Turnaround