Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali slammed Shan Masood-led side after they failed to perform in the first Test match against England at Multan Cricket Stadium in Multan. Pakistan faced a humiliating loss against England despite scoring more than 500 runs in the first inning.
Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam who is going through a rough patch also failed to perform he just managed to score 5 runs. Gus Atkinson's hard length delivery that landed near the crack nipped away from Babar, who tried his best not to edge it to the keeper but miserably failed in his attempt.
"Babar Azam needs rest. Babar should say that I need to rest. It has been 18 innings since he has performed. If some other player was playing, then he would be out of the squad after three games, like Fawad Alam. This is the bitter truth," Basit said on his YouTube channel.
While talking about the flaw in the former Pakistan skipper's technique, Basit expressed his frustration and added, "Babar should reduce his stance. It is a lot now. The whole world is laughing. Is this how to play?"
Basit also slammed Pakistan Test skipper Shan Masood. He reckoned that Masood is an opener he should open for the team in Test matches. He further said that Shan doesn't even know captaincy.
"I have been saying that Shan is an opener he should open. But he played at number three. Now, what will happen? Who will you drop? He should play at his number. He doesn't even know captaincy. What has happened to this cricket team? It is shameful," Basit added.
Pakistan are yet to win a Test match under Shan Masood's captaincy. Pakistan faced a humiliating loss against England in the first Test match by 47 runs and an inning. The second Test match will be played at the same venue from October 15 to 19.
