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Behind Pakistan's Loss To Bangladesh, Ramiz Raja's Stunning 'India Factor'

The Pakistan men's cricket team suffered arguably its worst defeat ever in the history of Test cricket, going down by 10 wickets against Bangladesh in their own home. The embarrassing loss put Shan Masood and his team under the spotlight, with questions being raised by both fans and former cricketers. Ramiz Raja, one of the finest batters to play for Pakistan, painted a unique 'India Angle' behind the team's defeat against the Bangla Tigers, saying it all started when the Indians bashed Pakistani bowlers in the Asia Cup.

Pakistan Star Asked To "Pack Bags And Leave" After Bangladesh Test Debacle

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali slammed Abdullah Shafique for his lacklustre performance in the opening Test against Bangladesh. Pakistan's decision to declare at 448/6 in the first innings came back to haunt them after Bangladesh outplayed them in all facets of the game. The Najmul Hossain Shanto-led side scripted history by clinching a 10-wicket win in Rawalpindi. Their emphatic triumph marked their first win against Pakistan in the Test format. Pakistan's downfall began after Bangladesh managed to take a 117-run lead over the hosts.

Pakistan Cricket Board Chief Throws Entire Team Under The Bus After Bangladesh Loss

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi refused to mince words when asked about his opinion on the team's harrowing 10-wicket defeat against Bangladesh in the Rawalpindi Test. It was the first time that Pakistan suffered a defeat at the hands of Bangladesh in the longest format of the game, sending a shockwave across the nation. Be it skipper Shan Masood's captaincy, team selection, performances of top batters like Baba Azam, or inability of pacers like Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, etc. to deliver with the ball, many factors contributed to Pakistan's embarrassing loss on Sunday.

Pakistan Punished By ICC, Lose WTC Points And Part Of Match Fee - Here's Why

Pakistan were docked six World Test Championship (WTC) points for slow over rate during the opening Test match against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi. The Shan Masood-led side was found guilty of being six overs short during the encounter and as a result, the International Cricket Council (ICC) decided to dock six points. Pakistan also lost 30 per cent of the match fee after Masood pleaded guilty to the offences and accepted the proposed sanctions. On the other hand, Bangladesh were also found guilty of slow over rate and they lost three WTC points and were docked 15 per cent of the match fee.

Cracks In Pakistan Team? Shaheen Afridi's 'Hand Off My Shoulder' Act Storms Social Media

Pakistan's hopes of winning their first match in the ongoing cycle of the World Test Championship (WTC) were dashed on Sunday as Bangladesh registered a 10-wicket win in the series-opener in Rawalpindi. It was a big achievement for Bangladesh as the win was one of its kind. For the unversed, this was Bangladesh's first Test win over Pakistan home or away. The visitors now lead 1-0 in the two-match series with the series decider to be played at the same venue from August 30.

'144 Kmph To 128 Kmph': Ex-Pakistan Captain Namedrops Jasprit Bumrah In Brutal Rant

Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has rued the downfall of the side's fast-bowling stocks, saying the pacers who started at 145kmph have now come down to 130 kmph. The comments from Latif come a day after Pakistan lost the first Test to Bangladesh by ten wickets, the first time they have lost a longer format game at home by this margin. The hosts didn't field a frontline spinner and went with an all pace-bowling attack. But they failed to contain Bangladesh on a docile pitch as the visitors' made 565, as compared to Pakistan declaring at 448/6.

"Have To Say It Out Honestly": Frustrated Naseem Shah's Swipe At Pakistan Board

Up against a challenging Bangladesh side, Pakistan struggled to make the home advantage count as the visitors took an unexpected first innings lead of 117 runs in the first Test at Rawalpindi. The lead all but ended Pakistan's hopes of winning the opening clash of the series, while giving Bangladesh the hope of a victory. After the end of the fourth day's play on Saturday, Pakistan pacer Naseem Shah called out the board for not creating the sort of pitch that could give the hosts a 'home advantage' that they desired.

"Reality Check": Bangladesh's 1st Test Win Over Pakistan Sparks Meme Fest

In a historic first, Bangladesh on Sunday defeated Pakistan for the first-time ever in a Test, registering an 10-wicket win at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. This was only their seventh win in Tests on overseas conditions, and on the second in Asian soil. The visitors, led by former captain Shakib Al Hasan three-for and Mehidy Hasan Miraz's four-wicket haul, bowled Pakistan out for 146. Chasing 30 to win in Rawalpindi, openers Zakir Hasan and Shadman Islam achieved the target in the final session of Day 5.

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Behind Pakistan's Loss To Bangladesh, Ramiz Raja's Stunning 'India Factor'

Pakistan Star Asked To "Pack Bags And Leave" After Bangladesh Test Debacle

Pakistan Cricket Board Chief Throws Entire Team Under The Bus After Bangladesh Loss

Pakistan Punished By ICC, Lose WTC Points And Part Of Match Fee - Here's Why

Cracks In Pakistan Team? Shaheen Afridi's 'Hand Off My Shoulder' Act Storms Social Media

'144 Kmph To 128 Kmph': Ex-Pakistan Captain Namedrops Jasprit Bumrah In Brutal Rant

"Have To Say It Out Honestly": Frustrated Naseem Shah's Swipe At Pakistan Board

"Reality Check": Bangladesh's 1st Test Win Over Pakistan Sparks Meme Fest