In a stunning turn of events, Bangladesh fought back from a dismal start of 26/6 to neutralize Pakistan's dominant performance in the 2nd Test. Led by a brilliant century from Litton Das and a solid knock by Mehidy Hasan Miraz, the visitors fell just 12 runs short of Pakistan's first innings total. The loss has sparked criticism from Pakistani cricketer Ahmed Shehzad who is disappointed by the team's performance and questions the capabilities of domestic players to replace underperforming stars.
Bangladesh's Epic Fightback in Pakistan Tests
In a remarkable turn of events, the Bangladesh national cricket team scripted a stunning comeback in the recently concluded second Test against Pakistan. After being bowled out for a dismal 26/6, Bangladesh fought back valiantly to deny Pakistan a resounding victory.
Background:
The two-match Test series between Bangladesh and Pakistan marked the return of international cricket to Pakistan after a decade of hiatus. The first Test, held in Rawalpindi, ended in a draw. However, Pakistan dominated the early stages of the second Test in Karachi.
Bangladesh's Resilience:
Faced with an uphill task, Bangladesh's batsmen showed immense character and determination. Opener Litton Das led the way with a brilliant century, while Mehidy Hasan Miraz played a crucial innings of 83 to support his captain. The duo forged a partnership of 250 runs to revive Bangladesh's innings.
Pakistan's Disappointment:
Despite their strong start, Pakistan's bowlers failed to capitalize on Bangladesh's early collapse. The visitors' gritty performance exposed weaknesses in Pakistan's bowling attack and raised questions about the team's ability to replace underperforming stars.
Ahmed Shehzad's Criticism:
Pakistani cricketer Ahmed Shehzad expressed his disappointment with the team's performance, stating that domestic players should be given a chance to replace struggling players. His comments sparked a debate about the balance between experience and youth in the Pakistani team.
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