Pakistan’s decision to play four fast bowlers on a sluggish Rawalpindi track was exposed through the course of Day 3 and 4 of the opening Test match against Bangladesh as the visitors gained control thanks to Mushfiqur Rahim’s incredible knock of 191. Riding on Rahim’s heroics, Bangladesh took a 117-run lead in the first innings, as they were bundled for 565 runs before the final hour in Saturday.
During Bangladesh’s valiant show in the first innings, Pakistan captain Shan Masood was left furious due to some of the missed chances from the home team, and because his team failed to make crucial breakthroughs as 5 Bangladesh batters scored at least a half-century.
In a video that went viral on social media on Saturday, Masood was seen fuming in the Pakistan dressing room on Day 3 of the first Test match and furiously argued with newly-appointed head coach Jason Gillespie. Masood was seen doing most of the talking, while Gillespie quietly listened to the captain.
