Pakistan captain Shan Masood faced heavy criticism on social media following his team’s 104-run loss to Bangladesh in the first Test match at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur. This defeat marked Pakistan’s third consecutive Test defeat against Bangladesh and Bangladesh’s first-ever home Test victory over Pakistan.
Fans expressed frustration online, particularly targeting Shan Masood’s leadership. Criticism highlighted Pakistan’s poor performance under Masood’s captaincy, with one user calling for his resignation. Pakistan, led by debutant Abdullah Fazal’s resilient 66, showed promise in the chase but ultimately succumbed to Bangladesh’s bowling attack.
Nahid Rana’s impressive 5-40 spell was instrumental in Bangladesh’s triumph, leading to a wave of reactions online. Former India cricketer Ajay Jadeja also weighed in, humorously referencing historical events. Bangladesh’s captain Najmul Hossain Shanto’s solid innings set a challenging target for Pakistan, resulting in their drop in the WTC points table.
