The disappointing Pakistan loss against Bangladesh in the first Test match sparked massive criticism against the Pakistan cricket team. It was the first time that Pakistan had lost to Bangladesh in Test cricket and Pakistan’s performance infuriated both fans and critics. Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has urged the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to host a red-ball tournament to take inspiration from India and create a larger player base.
He expressed dissatisfaction with the PCB organizing a one-day tournament after the Bangladesh Test and said that Pakistan does not have a strong cricketer in terms of the format and therefore should focus more on red-ball cricket. Basit further said that Pakistan has imitated the systems of England, Australia and New Zealand in the past but now they should look to India and try to imitate their domestic system.
Copy the Indian cricket system after Pakistan loss against Bangladesh
“After the Test series, there will be a one-day tournament called the Champions Cup. Pakistan has copied the system of England, Australia, and New Zealand. India is right next door, so copy their system too. While copying you also need to be intelligent. Copy what India is doing,” he said after Pakistan loss against Bangladesh “The Duleep Trophy is just around the corner. Is it a T20 or a one-day tournament? It’s a four-day tournament.
They are focusing on strengthening their base and that’s why they are doing well,” he said on YouTube. Abrul Ahmed and Kamran Ghulam, who were earlier left out of Pakistan’s Test squad for the match against Bangladesh, have been recalled to join the team for the second Test, scheduled to be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from August 30 to September. Both players were playing in the four-day match between Pakistan Shaheen and Bangladesh ‘A’ at the Islamabad Club from August 20-23.
Abrar, a leg-spinner known for his excellent control and ability to generate spin on subcontinental pitches, is expected to provide Pakistan with additional spin options. Kamran is a middle-order batsman who will add depth and stability to the batting line-up. Pakistan’s leading fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi has also rejoined the team after being released after the first Test.