PCB chairman Naqvi promises 'changes' after shock defeat against Bangladesh

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Monday vowed to fix problems in Pakistan cricket following the national teams shock defeat to Bangladesh in the PAK vs BAN 1st Test saying changes are on the wayStalwarts such as Shahid Afridi Muhammad Hafeez and Fawad Alam lambasted the national team for its 10wicket defeat on Sunday in RawalpindiI will fix the issues in Pakistan cricket God willing And changes are on the way Naqvi said while talking to mediaHafeez took a swipe at Naqvi reminding him of his major surgery required in Pakistan cricket comment during the World CupEarlier this year when Pakistan were bundled out of the World T20 Cup Naqvi was quoted as saying after the defeat to India Initially I believed a minor surgery would suffice but after this poor performance its clear that a major overhaul is needed The nation will soon witness substantial changesHowever no changes have been made in the national team and the same senior players appeared in the first Test against Bangladesh under the captaincy of Shan Masood who suffered his fourth consecutive test defeat since taking over last DecemberNaqvi insisted that things will change in Pakistan cricket and will not remain the sameRemember my words that things will not remain the same and a lot is happening in the background he said without giving detailsAfridi reacting to the defeat was furious that Pakistan went in without a specialist spinner and played four fast bowlers on the Pindi pitchHow can you not read your own home conditions You play four pacers on this pitch unacceptable he saidRecapping the first match of the series the Rawalpindi Test had a damp start due to a delayed beginning caused by a wet outfield but by the fifth day it had transformed into an actionpacked thrillerAlso ReadLegal notice issued to BCB calling for Shakib Al Hasans exclusion ReportsEven though only 41 overs were being played on the first day the visitors got off to a strong start bagging four crucial wicketsMohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel stepped up for Pakistan on Day 2 each scoring a century to rescue the hosts Rizwan was especially resilient after making an unbeaten 171 in a marathon innings that left him cramping by the days end With an eye on forcing a result Pakistan declared their innings at 4486For Bangladesh Mushfiqur Rahim 191 and Shadnam Islam 93 displayed a stupendous performance making Pakistan toil in the field for much of Day 4 Both came agonisingly close to significant milestones but fell just shortIn the beginning of Day 5 at 231 Pakistan crumbled being bowled out for just 146 with only Rizwan offering resistance through a fighting halfcentury Bangladeshs spinners stole the show with Mehidy Hasan Miraz taking four wickets and Shakib Al Hasan adding three moreThe visitors needed just 30 runs for a historic win which they achieved in under seven overs without losing a wicketBangladesh took a 10 lead in the twomatch series after the historic win in the PAK vs BAN 1st TestWith agency inputs