Pakistan cricket has hit a new low after suffering a humiliating 2-0 whitewash at the hands of Bangladesh in a recently concluded Test series. The defeat marks the first time Bangladesh has ever won a Test series against Pakistan, and it has sent shockwaves through the cricketing world.
Shan Masood, Pakistan’s Test captain, has become the first captain from the nation to lose his first five Test matches. He was appointed as skipper in November last year after Babar Azam stepped down from the role. Masood’s record is even worse than that of Javed Burki, who lost his first three Test matches as Pakistan captain.
Masood has acknowledged the need for consistency in selection and the importance of finding players who can be automatic selections based on current form. However, he has also expressed confidence in his ability to make the necessary changes to improve the team’s performance.
“I am not worried for my job security,” Masood said. “I took this job to make the changes we believe will help this team. If I believe this team can go in a certain direction, even if my personal failure takes Pakistan in that direction, I will be content.”
Pakistan’s Test ranking has also plummeted to its lowest point in nearly six decades, falling to eighth place after the defeat to Bangladesh. The team now has no bowlers ranked in the top 10, and only one batter, Mohammad Rizwan, remains in the top 10.
The defeat has raised serious questions about the future of Pakistan cricket. The team has struggled for consistency in recent years, and the loss to Bangladesh has exposed some deep-seated problems. Masood and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will need to work together to find solutions and rebuild the team’s confidence.
