Pakistan Captain Criticized After Historic Test Loss

Pakistan's cricket team faced a historic 10-wicket defeat against Bangladesh in the first Test match of the current World Test Championship cycle in Rawalpindi. This loss marked Bangladesh's first-ever Test victory against Pakistan, both at home and away. The defeat has led to widespread criticism of Pakistan's captain Shan Masood, who has now lost his first four Test matches as captain, an unprecedented record. Notable figures like Ramiz Raja and Kamran Akmal have criticized Masood's captaincy and team selection, particularly the decision to play without a specialist spinner. A viral video showing apparent tension between Masood and pacer Shaheen Afridi has further fueled speculation about discord within the team. Despite the off-field drama, Bangladesh's spinners, Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Shakib Al Hasan, played a crucial role in their team's victory.