Bangladesh (565 & 30/0) secure a historic Test win by 10 wickets against Pakistan (448/6d & 146) in the 1st Test match and lead the 2-match series 1-0

There's a difference. That team had season Test class players like YK, Misbah himself, Azhar, Yasir etc.

You can make anyone coach/captain and the team won't improve because the players simply don't exist.
Misbah made many in that team. He carried Azhar, Asad, Yasir, Sarfraz. He brought in Zulfiqar, Abdul Rehman whenever it was needed. He used players like Junaid Khan and Ahmed Shahzad. He was always at the top of his game both as a player and as a captain. UAE was not home-home. But it was such a smooth sailing because he adapted, and built a team that thrashed many big teams in UAE.
 
It will be a miracle to save this test match. Team is full of parchis along with nepotism.
 
Oh please, this is just revisionism at its best. Misbah is one major one factor, Pak cricket is in the state it is.
Ah yes. The Classic - "Ramiz is the reason why Pakistan Cricket is in current state". "Misbah is the reason why Pakistan Cricket is in current state". "Rizwan is the reason why Pakistan Cricket is in current state".
 
Maybe we need to try Duke ball in Pakistan for international cricket.

Kookaburra balls are mostly good where the pitches have extra bounce like in Australia or SA.
 
Maybe we need to try Duke ball in Pakistan for international cricket.

Kookaburra balls are mostly good where the pitches have extra bounce like in Australia or SA.
Regardless!!! This team doesn't have any potential and PCB really doesn't care about winning matches/trophies. They more worry about PSL to make money.
 
Replay confirms 149.4 Dropped catch by Rizwan behind the stumps, a faint edge down the legside, regulation catch put down by the wicket keeper.
 
Decided not to stay awake all night for the game.

Looks like Mushfiqur had a good time. He already has 2 double centuries. He is 19 runs away from getting his third double ton.

BD - 514/6 (152 overs).

Mushfiqur - 181*.

Lead is worth 66 runs.
 
Bangladesh making sure they tire out Pakistan so much that they'll collapse with the bat.

Come the next test in 5 days time, these players especially Pakistan will be out of it.

To top it off, the pitch will be exactly the same.
 
Mushfiqur is statistically the best Bangladeshi Test batter ever. He has the most career runs and best batting average.
 
Bangladesh making sure they tire out Pakistan so much that they'll collapse with the bat.

Come the next test in 5 days time, these players especially Pakistan will be out of it.

To top it off, the pitch will be exactly the same.
They will be tired for the rest of the series.
 
More than 30 over Left today, Bangladesh should try to score 120 more runs total lead close to 200.

Then anything can happened. BD actually can win this test
 
This is the last recognized pair. If Pakistan can get a breakthrough, they should close things out quickly. Tail can hardly bat.
 
Pak bowlers have given up, they are bowling at half efficiency and waiting for BD to declare so that they can go get some rest..
 
Only miracle can save us. Bangladesh is already in commanding position.
 
Pak bowlers have given up, they are bowling at half efficiency and waiting for BD to declare so that they can go get some rest..

Don't expect BD to declare today.

I think BD should declare tomorrow one hour before lunch (if they don't get bowled out).
 
This bowling performance shows how mediocre Shan Masood is as a captain. He gave 35 overs to a part-time spinner in a Test match, which is beyond ridiculous. What was the management thinking? Did they believe the four pacers were as formidable as the West Indies fast bowlers of the past, making a specialist spinner unnecessary? Even on a green mamba pitch, you should still include a proper spinner in the playing XI.

Furthermore, Sajid Khan can bat and is the best spinner we have in the domestic circuit, yet they preferred the inexperienced Abrar Ahmed over him.
 
523-6

I though Pakistan would be batting.. but its still 6 wickets :murali

Spectacular, mind blowing effort from Bangladesh. Indian team will be shaking in their boots :mc
 
LOL. I see.

All Pakistan had to do was break this partnership. They could've been batting by now.
Brother asking Pakistan to take 4 wickets in pindi is like asking me to terraform Mars for you.

It ain't happening.
 
Salman's bowling average is taking a battering.

36.4-2-127-0.

His bowling average dropped to 63+.
 
This is Pakistan's game to lose now. Best possible outcome for Pakistan will be a draw
 
Yet another batter getting out in nervous 90s figure. Ali struck.

Mushfiqur is gone for 191.
 
No worries Mushfiqur you will get another chance for a 200 on the Pindi highway next match
 
Yet another batter getting out in nervous 90s figure. Ali struck.

Mushfiqur is gone for 191.
Mushfiq should've gotten a 200. Where else are you going to get if not on this road. But he was already showing signs of tiredness when he gave multiple chances in the last hour and so.
 
Mushfiq should've gotten a 200. Where else are you going to get if not on this road. But he was already showing signs of tiredness when he gave multiple chances in the last hour and so.

Mushfiq scored 3 double centuries before (one against SL and two against Zimbabwe).

219*, 203*, and 200.
 
Lead is worth 81 runs.

I think BD should start slogging now. Take that lead to 120 (if possible).
 
I know people have qualms against Misbah. Frankly I was not in favor of Misbah's role as a Selector + Coach either.

You have to look at the current Pakistani team, the board and trajectory of the team. Misbah's involvement in red ball Cricket in any position has been a net positive. He's one of the few guys in the country who understands the game, tactics, strategies, fitness standard and demand of the game. He's not those very old ex Cricketers. He's very much involved in modern game. He's well educated. He stays fit and plays Cricket himself even at 50.

I don't want him to have a complete non-accountable role like Ramiz to do whatever one wants. You can keep him away from the limited overs side if you think he's not good enough and that we have better options. Fair enough. But his red ball experience and record speaks for itself.

Players and fans may not like him because of the strict fitness and discipline standard he will bring. But what they don't understand is that he is not a tyrant. That's the demand of the game now.

Guys like him should be involved in a big role with the red ball team. All due respect to Gillespie but he does not understand the Pakistani team culture, country culture and the domestic circuit. It will probably take him years to get some grasp.
I am pretty sure he would run circles around most of the team for fitness even now at 50 years of age. He Is easily one of the fittest guys around.

Atleast wirh misbah home record will improve and be more dominant. Will compete away in England and nz for sure. Only struggle as always will.be in SA and Australia. Which not even the greatest Pakistan teams could conquer.
 
I don't get it, Why can pakistan get Mehidy out? Their treating him as if he's Dravid batting on the crease.

Only pakistan can turn tail enders into a wall
 
Bangladesh and Pakistan both just wasting time now,

This is where cricket has to improve. The umpires should have the power to declare an innings if they feel both teams are just wasting everyone’s time
 
Bangladesh and Pakistan both just wasting time now,

This is where cricket has to improve. The umpires should have the power to declare an innings if they feel both teams are just wasting everyone’s time
Bro the umpires should be given authority to call an entire test match off, no joke.

If a test is
not capable of generating an ewual balance between bat and ball then No point in playing.
 
No one cares

We only care if Sarfaraz drops a catch. That must be highlighted like the crimes of Isreal
I don't blame Rizwan ..

Imagine scoring 171 and then keeping for 160 overs , these guys are human as much as I'm unhappy with the performance I can understand if Rizwan isn't 100% on top of his game with gloves right now, this is tough for even the fittest cricketer.
 
I knew that Shaheen was expecting his first child from a couple of months ago as when I met him we spoke and that's how I found out.

What I don't get or understand is that worldwide sportsmen who are mostly expecting their first born would be taking time away from their schedule to be there with their wife/partner in this time.

Why didn't he do the same is something that baffles me as he would've been told the due date and that so he should've voluntarily sat out this test.
 
A Bangladeshi draw is bad for West Indies also.

West Indies are currently at the bottom of WTC table. Draw gives BD valuable points and makes the gap wider (between Windies and BD).
 
Pakistan should just allow everyone to have a bowl now atleast that will create some record and keep the spirits up
 
this Hasan guy has to be the most useless batsman in the world right now
 
What is Hasan Mahmud's plan? To tuk tuk all the way till the end of day 5?
 
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