'Go to lose a Test...,' Aakash Chopra, Shahid Afridi hit out at Pakistan for 10-wicket loss vs Bangladesh

Former India batter Aakash Chopra and Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi blasted Pakistan for its 10-wicket loss to Bangladesh in the first Test on Sunday (Aug 25). This is Pakistan's first ever 10-wicket loss at home in Tests, while it was also Bangladesh's first red-ball victory over the regional opponents.

Chopra highlighted Pakistan's decision to declare at nearly 450 in the first inning, after which they conceded a substantial lead, thanks to Mushifqur Rahim's 191 for Bangladesh.

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"Not many teams go to lose a Test match after declaring their first innings with 400+ runs and 4 wickets to spare. At Home. Pakistan cricket is a gift that keeps giving," Chopra wrote on X.

Afridi, on the other hand, went one step up and criticised the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for failing to make a pitch to assist the all-pace attack.

“A 10-wicket defeat raises serious questions about the decision to prepare this type of pitch, select four fast bowlers and leave out a specialist spinner. This to me clearly shows a lack of awareness about home conditions,” wrote Afridi on X.

The former Pakistan all-rounder, however, congratulated Bangladesh for the brilliant display of cricket.

“That said, you cannot take the credit away from Bangladesh for the brand of cricket they played throughout the Test,” he added.

Skipper Masood did acknowledge the all-pace attack factor but sided with assistant coach Azhar Mahmud on pitch behaviour and said: "I mean, never to make it an excuse, but, uh, It didn't play the way we thought it would."

Pakistan were bowled out for 146 in the second innings after conceding a lead of 117 runs in the first one. Bangladesh were left with a small target of 30 runs which they achieved in just six and a half overs without losing a wicket.