Former Pakistan Captain Calls Critics “Illiterates of Cricket” After Bangladesh Loss

Pakistan lost a two-match Test series against Bangladesh 2-0, marking the team’s first-ever series loss to Bangladesh in Test cricket. After losing the first Test, Pakistan faced intense criticism, especially following the series whitewash. Among those critics, former pakistan captain Salman Butt defended the team while criticizing experts who emphasized improving the strike rate in Test matches.

Salman Butt’s Response to Strike Rate Focus

In a video posted on his YouTube channel, Butt criticized the experts pushing for faster batting. He said, “The people talking about strike rates and intent in Tests don’t really understand the game.” He questioned the logic behind playing faster when Pakistan’s goal should have been to bat for longer periods.

He further added, “Do top players like Joe Root, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma play like they’re showing highlights?“

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Pakistan’s Fall in ICC Rankings

Pakistan’s defeat to Bangladesh dropped them to eighth in the ICC Test Rankings, the lowest since 1965. The series loss was the first time Pakistan lost to Bangladesh in red-ball cricket. Their drop in rankings comes after two wins from seven matches in the ICC World Test Championship, leaving them with a points percentage of 19.05.

Bangladesh’s Historic Win

Bangladesh’s 2-0 series win over Pakistan helped them move to fourth place in the ICC World Test Championship standings, surpassing England with a points percentage of 45.83.

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