'The issues in Pakistan cricket...,' PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi breaks silence on 10-wicket loss to Bangladesh

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi has broken his silence on Pakistan's historic 10-wicket loss against Bangladesh at home in the first Rawalpindi Test. This is the first time Pakistan have lost by 10 wickets in a Test at home. It was also Bangladesh's first red-ball victory over Pakistan.

"I will fix the issues in Pakistan cricket, God willing. And changes are on the way," Naqvi said while talking to media.

It is to be noted that Naqvi had promised the same in the aftermath of recently-concluded T20 World Cup where they lost to host USA - a minnow team.

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"Initially, I believed a minor surgery would suffice, but after this poor performance, it's clear that a major overhaul is needed. The nation will soon witness substantial changes,” Naqvi had said.

There, however, have been no changes so far, as the regular players are still very much part of the set-up, with most of them playing the first Test against Bangladesh as well.

Many of the former Pakistan players have criticised the PCB for failing to provide supportive pitch to the bowlers, especially after Pakistan opted for an all-pace attack - a rarity in the subcontinent.

Pakistan lost the Test by 10 wickets on day 5 after being bowled out for 146 in their second innings with most of their wickets falling to Bangladesh spinners.

In addition of that, the home team has also been fined for slow over rate as well. Pakistan were found six overs short, while Bangladesh were three overs short. The home team was fined 30 per cent match fee along with six WTC points.

The fines and point-deduction were in accordance with Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to minimum over-rate offences, players are fined five per cent of their match fee for every over their side fails to bowl in the allotted time.