Srinagar: Former England batter Kevin Pietersen has questioned the standard of Pakistan cricket following Pakistan’s historic Test defeat vs Bangladesh in Rawalpindi on Sunday.
Pakistan suffered a 10-wicket loss to Bangladesh, marking their first defeat against the Asian side in the longest format.
The loss was disheartening for the hosts on multiple levels. They amassed 448-6 in the first innings, only to concede 565 runs, largely due to Mushfiqur Rahim’s 191 off 341 balls. The match seemed destined for a draw, but Pakistan crumbled in the second innings, getting bowled out for 146. Bangladesh then chased down the target of 30 in 6.3 overs with ease, making history in the process.
“What happened to cricket in Pakistan? When I played the PSL, the standard of that league was tremendous, the players had a very good work ethic and the youngsters on display were magic. What’s happening there?,” Pietersen posted on X.
Pietersen represented the PSL franchise Quetta Gladiators between 2016 and 2018 across 27 matches.