<p>Former <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/pakistan-cricket-board">Pakistan Cricket Board</a> (PCB) chairman <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ramiz-raja">Ramiz Raja</a> launched a scathing attack after Pakistan, for the first time in 34 years, lost a Test against the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/west-indies-cricket">West Indies</a> on home turf.</p>
<p>After ending Bazball's dominance with a 2-1 series win against England last year, Men in Green thought they had cracked the formula for victory at home - producing a turning strip.</p>
<p>The trend of competing on spin paradise continued during the two-match Test series against the West Indies. In the opening Test, the Caribbean side withered on Multan's surface, where the ball spun right from the opening hour. But after losing the series opener, the West Indies upped the ante in the second Test, especially on the batting front, and bounced back with a 120-run victory, their first in 34 years in Pakistan.</p>
<p>According to Ramiz, the frustrating thing about the Pakistan team is dropping the tempo against weak opposition, a mistake that the former cricketer doesn't expect from the Asian side.</p>
<h2>'Hard to justify this defeat'</h2>
<p>"It is hard to justify this defeat. When you prepare such a brutal spin track, it becomes a lottery. So winning the toss becomes an important thing, and every inning becomes important.The frustrating thing about Pakistan Cricket is that against the top teams, we play in top gear, but against weak teams, we drop our standard. Novice mistakes. You don't expect such mistakes from Pakistan cricket, especially from batters," Ramiz said on his YouTube channel.</p>
<p>In the opening Test, the beleaguered West Indies side tried to resist Pakistan's spin prowess but eventually succumbed to a 127-run defeat. Even after suffering a bitter loss, the expression on the faces of the West Indies players suggested that they had figured out their next plan of action.</p>
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<p>But in the second game, signs pointing towards Pakistan's defeat were all over the place when the visiting party won the toss and decided to bat. A fiery stand from the tail-end lifted the West Indies from 38/7 to 163.</p>
<p>With a slender 9-run lead, the West Indies captain, Kraigg Brathwaite, blazed his way to a valuable 52 (73) to propel his side to a competitive total of 244.</p>
<p>Sajid Khan, who has been at the forefront of Pakistan's recent home success, wavered in his line and lengths and leaked runs throughout his spell. Even the batters couldn't use their feet to negate the spin threat.</p>
<p>Ramiz was quick to note the flaws in Pakistan's underwhelming performance in Multan and added, "Things can't be taken for granted. Spinners gave away runs, and the batting lineup was disappointing. You have to think whether the batters can survive or not. Nobody was expecting that the West Indies would end the second Test on Day 3 and leave with a series draw."</p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

Cricket Sports: After ending Bazball's dominance with a 2-1 series win against England last year, Men in Green thought they had cracked the formula for victory at home

Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja launched a scathing attack after Pakistan, for the first time in 34 years, lost a Test against the West Indies on home turf. After ending Bazball's dominance with a 2-1 series win against England last year, Men in Green thought they had cracked the formula for victory at home - producing a turning strip. The trend of competing on spin paradise continued during the two-match Test series against the West Indies. In the opening Test, the Caribbean side withered on Multan's surface, where the ball spun right from the opening hour. But after losing the series opener, the West Indies upped the ante in the second Test, especially on the batting front, and bounced back with a 120-run victory, their first in 34 years in Pakistan. According to Ramiz, the frustrating thing about the Pakistan team is dropping the tempo against weak opposition, a mistake that the former cricketer doesn't expect from the Asian side. 'Hard to justify this defeat' "It is hard to justify this defeat. When you prepare such a brutal spin track, it becomes a lottery. So winning the toss becomes an important thing, and every inning becomes important.The frustrating thing about Pakistan Cricket is that against the top teams, we play in top gear, but against weak teams, we drop our standard. Novice mistakes. You don't expect such mistakes from Pakistan cricket, especially from batters," Ramiz said on his YouTube channel. In the opening Test, the beleaguered West Indies side tried to resist Pakistan's spin prowess but eventually succumbed to a 127-run defeat. Even after suffering a bitter loss, the expression on the faces of the West Indies players suggested that they had figured out their next plan of action. Also Read: Jasprit Bumrah becomes first Indian pacer to win this prestigious ICC award... But in the second game, signs pointing towards Pakistan's defeat were all over the place when the visiting party won the toss and decided to bat. A fiery stand from the tail-end lifted the West Indies from 38/7 to 163. With a slender 9-run lead, the West Indies captain, Kraigg Brathwaite, blazed his way to a valuable 52 (73) to propel his side to a competitive total of 244. Sajid Khan, who has been at the forefront of Pakistan's recent home success, wavered in his line and lengths and leaked runs throughout his spell. Even the batters couldn't use their feet to negate the spin threat. Ramiz was quick to note the flaws in Pakistan's underwhelming performance in Multan and added, "Things can't be taken for granted. Spinners gave away runs, and the batting lineup was disappointing. You have to think whether the batters can survive or not. Nobody was expecting that the West Indies would end the second Test on Day 3 and leave with a series draw." (With inputs from agencies)

PAK vs WI: Ex PCB chairman Ramiz Raja exposes frustrating thing about Pakistan after loss

<p>Ever since his appointment as Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief, Ramiz Raza said that he is working to elevate the status and level of the sport in the country. Now, he recently said that he wants to explore the T10 format in Pakistan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The former Pakistani cricketer has already expressed his desire to hold the Women's and U19 Pakistan Super League (PSL) in future. "Women's PSL is also on my mind," he had said in November, adding that he is hopeful that Pakistan can become the first cricket board in Asia to launch it.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In a video released by the PCB, Ramiz Raza&nbsp;weighed in on the shortest format of cricket, he said, "Viewing organisational excellence, we brought new Chief Executive, a chartered accountant and his track record is superb."&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Second is cricket excellence and we are pushing very hard hence you can see performances of the national team. Third is commercial excellence which is based on our properties, junior PSL, women's PSL, I want T10 to be explored in Pakistan too," he further added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Raja had also revealed that skipper Babar Azam and wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan have recommended including foreign coaches as part of the team management.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During his address, he mentioned that he had a word with Babar, Rizwan and interim head coach Saqlain Mushtaq regarding the team management.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But further informed what he thinks as he said, "But my way of thinking is quite open on this as I think that locals should be involved on away tours. You need regular coaches only to create the best dressing room environment."&nbsp;</p>


Ever since his appointment as Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief, Ramiz Raza said that he is working to elevate the status and level of the sport in the country.

Ever since his appointment as Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief, Ramiz Raza said that he is working to elevate the status and level of the sport in the country. Now, he recently said that he wants to explore the T10 format in Pakistan. The former Pakistani cricketer has already expressed his desire to hold the Women's and U19 Pakistan Super League (PSL) in future. "Women's PSL is also on my mind," he had said in November, adding that he is hopeful that Pakistan can become the first cricket board in Asia to launch it. ALSO READ | Ashes: England head coach Chris Silverwood tests positive for COVID-19, team's training session also cancelled In a video released by the PCB, Ramiz Raza weighed in on the shortest format of cricket, he said, "Viewing organisational excellence, we brought new Chief Executive, a chartered accountant and his track record is superb." "Second is cricket excellence and we are pushing very hard hence you can see performances of the national team. Third is commercial excellence which is based on our properties, junior PSL, women's PSL, I want T10 to be explored in Pakistan too," he further added. ALSO READ | Nathan Lyon says Australia eyeing Ashes whitewash with eye on WTC final × Raja had also revealed that skipper Babar Azam and wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan have recommended including foreign coaches as part of the team management. During his address, he mentioned that he had a word with Babar, Rizwan and interim head coach Saqlain Mushtaq regarding the team management. But further informed what he thinks as he said, "But my way of thinking is quite open on this as I think that locals should be involved on away tours. You need regular coaches only to create the best dressing room environment."

Ramiz Raza says he wants to explore T10 format of cricket in Pakistan

<p>Swashbuckling England batsman Alex Hales has been tested for the novel coronavirus. Hales was in Pakistan while plying trade with Karachi Kings before the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2020 got called off amid the COVID-19 pandemic.&nbsp;</p>

<p>PSL 2020 was one of the sporting events to get postponed much later than other cricket tournaments&nbsp;across the world.&nbsp;While the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and government reacted late in calling off the tournament, the matches were being played behind closed doors.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hales is now under self-quarantine after returning from Pakistan<em>.</em> Earlier, the overseas players had left Pakistan on an urgent basis after the World Health Organisation declared the COVID-19 a pandemic.&nbsp;All PSL 2020 players, team management, &nbsp;PCB officials and broadcasters to undergo COVID-19 tests.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Commentator and former Pakistan cricketer Ramiz Raza had revealed that one foreign player had symptoms of COVID-19. Taking to social media platform Twitter, Raza on Tuesday said that Hales has self-quarantined himself while adding he is ready to have his coronavirus test.</p>

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<p>Multan Sultans, Peshawar Zalmi, Karachi Kings and Lahore Qalandars had qualified for the semi-fiinals of PSL 2020 only to see the tournament getting postponed amid coronavirus outbreak. &nbsp;</p>


Swashbuckling England batsman Alex Hales has been tested for the novel coronavirus. Hales was in Pakistan while plying trade with Karachi Kings before the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2020 got called off amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Swashbuckling England batsman Alex Hales has been tested for the novel coronavirus. Hales was in Pakistan while plying trade with Karachi Kings before the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2020 got called off amid the COVID-19 pandemic. PSL 2020 was one of the sporting events to get postponed much later than other cricket tournaments across the world. While the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and government reacted late in calling off the tournament, the matches were being played behind closed doors. Hales is now under self-quarantine after returning from Pakistan. Earlier, the overseas players had left Pakistan on an urgent basis after the World Health Organisation declared the COVID-19 a pandemic. All PSL 2020 players, team management, PCB officials and broadcasters to undergo COVID-19 tests. An update on my situation, stay safe everyone pic.twitter.com/8mDPOBGmI8 — Alex Hales (@AlexHales1) March 17, 2020 × Commentator and former Pakistan cricketer Ramiz Raza had revealed that one foreign player had symptoms of COVID-19. Taking to social media platform Twitter, Raza on Tuesday said that Hales has self-quarantined himself while adding he is ready to have his coronavirus test. Latest on Alex Hales is that he has self quarantined himself. No tests. Good news. Here I am though ready for my Corona test. — Ramiz Raja (@iramizraja) March 17, 2020 × Multan Sultans, Peshawar Zalmi, Karachi Kings and Lahore Qalandars had qualified for the semi-fiinals of PSL 2020 only to see the tournament getting postponed amid coronavirus outbreak.

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PAK vs WI: Ex PCB chairman Ramiz Raja exposes frustrating thing about Pakistan after loss

Ramiz Raza says he wants to explore T10 format of cricket in Pakistan

England batsman Alex Hales in self-quarantine, all PSL 2020 players and officials to undergo COVID-19 tests