[VIDEO] Will a lack of tarpaulin covers cost us the Test series against Bangladesh?

[Asad T]

A short video made by yours truly.

I’m not a betting guy, but I do look at odds closely (for PakPassion analysis ). The implied probabilities, rounded to the nearest percent, are:

• Draw: 58%
• Pakistan to win: 40%
• Bangladesh to win: 7%

So based on this, we should lose the series.

These odds suggest that the pitch might be another flat road, and Bangladesh is proving to be better than many expected. However, a significant part of this is likely due to the weather and the poorly equipped ground staff at Pindi.

Take the first day of the first Test, for example. Play didn’t start until 5.5 hours after the scheduled time, despite there being no rain during those hours. We had to wait for the outfield to dry, even though it was 35 degrees. This delay happened because we simply don’t have enough tarpaulin covers or super soppers to protect and dry the outfield effectively.

With rain expected on three out of the five days, I’m not sure how the ground staff will minimize the loss of play if they aren’t provided with the necessary equipment. Pakistan really needs a win to avoid further humiliation, and if we lose this series due to a lack of tarps, it would be such a classic Pakistan way to lose a series.

This isn’t to take anything away from Bangladesh—they genuinely deserve to win this series. But it’s absurd how rudimentary our ground facilities are. How can we have any home advantage if we cannot even give our groundspeople the tools they need to even have a match to begin with?

 

[MenInG]

In case you are wondering if the ground staff had no idea how bad the weather can be in 'Pindi...

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[The Bald Eagle]

We are still living in 1950s, while a small board like SLC is light years ahead of us.

 

[Mesozoic]

Most likely..

Also a reminder that Pakistan would not have made a risky declaration at 448/6 in the first test if bad outfield hadn't eaten up half the overs on day 1.

 

[FearlessRoar]

A short video made by yours truly.

I’m not a betting guy, but I do look at odds closely (for PakPassion analysis ). The implied probabilities, rounded to the nearest percent, are:

• Draw: 58%
• Pakistan to win: 40%
• Bangladesh to win: 7%

So based on this, we should lose the series.

These odds suggest that the pitch might be another flat road, and Bangladesh is proving to be better than many expected. However, a significant part of this is likely due to the weather and the poorly equipped ground staff at Pindi.

Take the first day of the first Test, for example. Play didn’t start until 5.5 hours after the scheduled time, despite there being no rain during those hours. We had to wait for the outfield to dry, even though it was 35 degrees. This delay happened because we simply don’t have enough tarpaulin covers or super soppers to protect and dry the outfield effectively.

With rain expected on three out of the five days, I’m not sure how the ground staff will minimize the loss of play if they aren’t provided with the necessary equipment. Pakistan really needs a win to avoid further humiliation, and if we lose this series due to a lack of tarps, it would be such a classic Pakistan way to lose a series.

This isn’t to take anything away from Bangladesh—they genuinely deserve to win this series. But it’s absurd how rudimentary our ground facilities are. How can we have any home advantage if we cannot even give our groundspeople the tools they need to even have a match to begin with?

I get where you're coming from about the ground conditions at Rawalpindi, but let's not forget that the pitch itself plays a big role in how the game goes. The flat pitches we've seen lately are actually a deliberate choice to minimize the impact of rain and make sure we get a full game in.

And yes, our ground staff could definitely use some better gear, but our bowlers have been doing some great work lately too.

Our spinner Abrar Ahmed can really challenge Bangladesh's batters in 2nd Test he can be surprise package.

Last but not least, it's not just about the ground conditions, it's about how we play the game.

 

[Hellion]

In case you are wondering if the ground staff had no idea how bad the weather can be in 'Pindi...

Check Average Rainfall by Month for Rawalpindi

Explore Rawalpindi rainfall by month. See monthly precipitation (rain & snow). July brings the most, while October is the driest. Check average annual rainfall.

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Lol. Pindi gets most rainfall in July and August and PCB chose to hold both Tests there ?

They clearly know that no one cares about Test cricket in Pakistan.

 

[RidiculousMan]

Unless the curators prepare an absolute spice of a pitch with inches of grass all over the pitch. It looks likely it is heading towards a draw.

 

[MenInG]

Lol. Pindi gets most rainfall in July and August and PCB chose to hold both Tests there ?

They clearly know that no one cares about Test cricket in Pakistan.

You can do that but at least have the right covers, Super Soppers etc

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Unless the curators prepare an absolute spice of a pitch with inches of grass all over the pitch. It looks likely it is heading towards a draw.

Even if they prepare one, Pakistan team will find a way to embarrass itself. BD pacers are no joke too

 

[Bewal Express]

We are still living in 1950s, while a small board like SLC is light years ahead of us.

Not in the 50s, even they weren't so backwards.

 

[RyanRyan10]

A short video made by yours truly.

I’m not a betting guy, but I do look at odds closely (for PakPassion analysis ). The implied probabilities, rounded to the nearest percent, are:

• Draw: 58%
• Pakistan to win: 40%
• Bangladesh to win: 7%

So based on this, we should lose the series.

These odds suggest that the pitch might be another flat road, and Bangladesh is proving to be better than many expected. However, a significant part of this is likely due to the weather and the poorly equipped ground staff at Pindi.

Take the first day of the first Test, for example. Play didn’t start until 5.5 hours after the scheduled time, despite there being no rain during those hours. We had to wait for the outfield to dry, even though it was 35 degrees. This delay happened because we simply don’t have enough tarpaulin covers or super soppers to protect and dry the outfield effectively.

With rain expected on three out of the five days, I’m not sure how the ground staff will minimize the loss of play if they aren’t provided with the necessary equipment. Pakistan really needs a win to avoid further humiliation, and if we lose this series due to a lack of tarps, it would be such a classic Pakistan way to lose a series.

This isn’t to take anything away from Bangladesh—they genuinely deserve to win this series. But it’s absurd how rudimentary our ground facilities are. How can we have any home advantage if we cannot even give our groundspeople the tools they need to even have a match to begin with?

58% + 40% + 7% = 105%

 

[Namoona.]

This a disgrace. International Cricket has been back in the country for almost a decade now.

Only hope is that Chairman Mohsin Naqvi is allowed the time to renovate Pindi stadiums alongside adequate facilities.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Not in the 50s, even they weren't so backwards.

I don't know why don't they cover it all knowing the rain forecast in 3 out of 5 days. The Chairman can promise a million $ to each player but can't spend the half of it for sorting this problem. Certainly, PCB is among the worst organizer of events.

 

[Asad T]

58% + 40% + 7% = 105%

That's how bookies make their spread. Usually its always above 100%

 

[Asad T]

There are already so many puddles in the outfield. Even if the rain stops, it will take them hours to start play. There is such a simple and cheap solution to all of this which the PCB is just too daft to implement.

 

[BouncerGuy]

Sri Lanka used this method effectively, not sure why PCB is afraid of using the same. Rainy season here, these kind of measures are needed to save the game.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Sri Lanka used this method effectively, not sure why PCB is afraid of using the same. Rainy season here, these kind of measures are needed to save the game.

England don't do it either. I asked why once and a poster said it's not good for the grass.

Stuart Broad has also raised this point in the past about why other countries don't replicate SL. It seems sensible.

 

[Asad T]

England don't do it either. I asked why once and a poster said it's not good for the grass.

Stuart Broad has also raised this point in the past about why other countries don't replicate SL. It seems sensible.

I'm guessing England don't do it because they have far more modern solutions:

a) proper drainage / pumps under the field
b) more super-soppers
c) heated covers

 

[MenInG]

They've had plenty of warning - not covering the whole ground is criminal negligence as far as cricket fans are concerned.

 

[FearlessRoar]

There are already so many puddles in the outfield. Even if the rain stops, it will take them hours to start play. There is such a simple and cheap solution to all of this which the PCB is just too daft to implement.

Now as 1st day has been called off, only four days left, I suspect PCB is trying to exploit the weather conditions to their advantage. Maybe they prepared the ground in a way that makes it more susceptible to rain damage.They might be using delaying tactics to waste time and reduce the number of playing days, increasing the chances of a draw or maybe helping Pakistan win the match miraculously. It's almost as if they're playing psychological games with the Bangladesh team, making them believe that the rain and pitch conditions are beyond their control. I know it sounds like a conspiracy theory, but I genuinely think PCB is trying to influence the outcome of the game.

 

[sweep_shot]

England don't do it either. I asked why once and a poster said it's not good for the grass.

Stuart Broad has also raised this point in the past about why other countries don't replicate SL. It seems sensible.

I believe English grounds have good drainage systems. So, they probably don't require to cover whole grounds.

The grounds which have average/poor drainage systems should be covered entirely during rains. Sri Lanka do that.

 

[Asad T]

Now as 1st day has been called off, only four days left, I suspect PCB is trying to exploit the weather conditions to their advantage. Maybe they prepared the ground in a way that makes it more susceptible to rain damage.They might be using delaying tactics to waste time and reduce the number of playing days, increasing the chances of a draw or maybe helping Pakistan win the match miraculously. It's almost as if they're playing psychological games with the Bangladesh team, making them believe that the rain and pitch conditions are beyond their control. I know it sounds like a conspiracy theory, but I genuinely think PCB is trying to influence the outcome of the game.

I think what is more likely is that the PCB is just incompetent haha. We don't have the caliber to play mental games

 

[gibsyhesperis]

I believe English grounds have good drainage systems. So, they probably don't require to cover whole grounds.

The grounds which have average/poor drainage systems should be covered entirely during rains. Sri Lanka do that.

Edgbaston tried full covering with the infamous “Brumbrella”.
There were two problems
1) I t took so long to roll out that a shower led to the outfield already being wet
2) It was a flat cover and as such was believed to cause an alteration to the playing surface and the use was prohibited by the ECB (basically the pitch sweated under the flat cover)

 

[maha3us]

Remember the second test match played between these two teams when PAK toured Bangladesh in the last WTC. Most of the second day and the whole of the third day it rained. On the fourth day morning, Pakistan was playing the first innings of the match which was the 'first' innings (out of 4) in the test. But what was the result????

 

[Dantheone]

Needed to save the series.. now it's all gone.
Don't think any miracles are happening for Pakistan.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Now, will Pakistan experiment again by deliberately ruining the pitch with rain?

https://twitter.com/x/status/1830241753254989968

 

[Bhaijaan]

In this scenario, the rain is actually helping to get a result in this test match. Had there been no rain. This pitch is so flat that both teams would have piled on a lot of runs without any result.

 

[Kianig89]

Why not write a letter to supreme commander about thr current situation

 

[FearlessRoar]

Despite knowing the weather conditions, there were no proper ground cover arrangements on Day 4.

 

[AMSS]

Lack of tarp cover would save pakistan the humiliation of a whitewash at home at the hands of bangladesh lmao

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[Bhaijaan]

Qudrat ka nizam

 

[FearlessRoar]

Qudrat ka nizam

Not enough tarpaulin in Greater Noida too for one-off Test between Afghanistan and New Zealand, maybe BCCI not serious for Afghanistan cricket or BCCI is also non-serious about covering grounds?

 

[Bhaijaan]

Not enough tarpaulin in Greater Noida too for one-off Test between Afghanistan and New Zealand, maybe BCCI not serious for Afghanistan cricket or BCCI is also non-serious about covering grounds?

Unacceptable.

Very casual approach.