Pakistan’s fast bowler Naseem Shah has expressed his disappointment over the lifeless pitch of Rawalpindi. He says that if we are unable to make pitches that help fast bowlers, then we can make spin tracks. Let us tell you, Pakistan had to face defeat by 10 wickets in the first test against Bangladesh. There was no chance of a result on the last day of the match, but due to Bangladesh’s excellent bowling and Pakistan’s poor batting, the result was decided and Bangladesh made history by registering its first victory against Pakistan.
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After Pakistan’s defeat, there was criticism of the pitches abroad, but this time even their players spoke out against the lifeless pitches.
Naseem said in the post-match press conference, “We have to accept the truth, we are getting such lifeless pitches in one series after another. Although the ground staff is trying their best to make the pitch helpful for the bowlers, perhaps they are not getting success due to the intense heat. We have to think how we can get home advantage in these circumstances, if you do not get help at home then how will you get a result in the test.”
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He further advised, “If we are unable to make the kind of pitches that help fast bowlers, then we should see if we can make spin wickets. Fans come to enjoy Test cricket in this heat, so you need to entertain them as well. It should not be like you are playing on your home ground and despite working hard, you are not getting the fruits. This is something we need to think seriously about.”