Captain Shan Masood Labels Pakistan's Bowling Issues Against Tail-Enders as a Significant Concern
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Synopsis
In the aftermath of a 120-run defeat against West Indies, Pakistan's skipper Shan Masood expressed concerns over the team's inability to dismiss tail-enders efficiently, emphasizing it as a crucial area for improvement.
Key Takeaways
- Pakistan struggled against West Indies in the second Test.
- Skipper Shan Masood highlighted concerns over dismissing tail-enders.
- Noman Ali made history with a Test hat-trick.
- West Indies achieved their first Test victory in the region in 34 years.
- Improvement needed in handling tail-enders in future series.
Multan, Jan 27 (NationPress) Following a 120-run loss to the West Indies in the second Test at Multan Cricket Ground, Pakistan's captain Shan Masood highlighted the team’s struggle to dismiss tail-enders as a significant concern.
After winning the toss and choosing to bat first, the West Indies faced intense pressure from the Pakistani bowlers. Early wickets fell for Mikyle Louis, Amir Jangoo, Skipper Kraigg Brathwaite, and Alick Athanaze. Notably, Noman Ali made history as the first-ever Pakistani spinner to achieve a Test hat-trick. Despite the visitors collapsing to 54/8, Gudakesh Motie played a crucial role in salvaging the innings, forming partnerships of 49 and 68 with Kemar Roach and Jomel Warrican, guiding the team to a total of 163.
“Indeed, this is a concern. We need to enhance our performance in this area, particularly in dismissing tail-enders swiftly. We have demonstrated this in various matches. For instance, during our three-Test series in Australia, they possess some of the finest tail-enders globally. Their performance is commendable, and we managed to dismiss them cheaply there.
“However, throughout several series—including those against Bangladesh, West Indies, and South Africa—we have struggled to remove tail-enders quickly. It is a collective responsibility, and it's an aspect we need to improve,” Masood stated at the post-match press conference.
The spin trio from the West Indies—Jomel Warrican, Kevin Sinclair, and Gudakesh Motie—claimed all ten wickets in the second innings, securing a series-levelling victory on Monday. Warrican excelled with impressive figures of 5 for 27 as Pakistan was bowled out for 133 in 44 overs while chasing a target of 254 runs. This win marked the visitors' first Test victory in the region in 34 years.
