NEW DELHI: Within the first Take a look at at Multan Cricket Stadium, Pakistan suffered a serious defeat towards England, dropping by an innings and 47 runs. Regardless of posting a considerable first innings rating of 556, Pakistan couldn’t capitalize, making them the primary staff in Take a look at historical past to lose by an innings after exceeding 500 runs.
Pakistan’s captain, Shan Masood, expressed his disappointment.
“If you put 556 on the board, it is crucial to again that up with 10 wickets and maintain the sport shut. That is one thing we did not do,” stated Masood. He highlighted the necessity for the staff to discover ways to take 20 wickets over 5 days to stay aggressive.
Masood identified challenges in each their batting and bowling methods.
“If we take these 10 wickets and have England round our rating, then the 220 runs we scored on a fifth day turns into difficult for them. That is the important thing. We have started working issues out as a staff, how the batting and bowling within the first innings contribute to a lead and hopefully set the match up.”
This defeat has added to Pakistan’s struggles in Take a look at cricket at dwelling. With Pakistan 1-Zero down within the three-match collection and the second Take a look at starting on October 15, Masood stays decided to show issues round.
“The place I would just like the staff to enhance is, it doesn’t matter what the pitch is like, we should discover a method out. England confirmed us the way in which on this Take a look at, you need to give big credit score to them. We’re harm by the end result, harm as a nation, however the great thing about the sport is it all the time provides you one other likelihood,” he said.
Masood emphasised his dedication to enhancing the staff’s efficiency.
“The short turnaround (to the second Take a look at) is likely to be useful to us and we’re trying ahead to it. I by no means attempt to draw back from duty. What hurts is that we’re not getting the outcomes that Pakistan cricket deserves. We’re all attempting exhausting, we’ll give it our all and attempt to flip this round,” he added.
Because the collection progresses, Pakistan goals to deal with their shortcomings and hopes for higher ends in the remaining matches.