Former Pakistan cricketer Aamir Sohail has urged the national team to play for pride on the final day of their ongoing second Test against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi. 

Despite Pakistan’s second innings collapse to 172, which has seemingly put the match out of their control, Sohail remains hopeful and believes the players must give their all.

While speaking on his YouTube channel, the former skipper emphasized the importance of ending the series on a high note. 

"Tomorrow is the final day of the Test match. It's going to be difficult, of course [for Pakistan]. If the rain stops, Pakistan players will have to play as if their lives are on the line," Sohail said.

"In Pakistan, cricket is very revered and in international cricket, Pakistan has an image. So, keeping those in mind, the players must give their all."

Sohail also praised Bangladesh for their superior performance throughout the series. He noted that the Bangladeshi team has excelled in planning and execution, making them the superior side.  

The 57-year-old also acknowledged that while Pakistan struggled, Bangladesh's resilience and adaptability were key factors in their success.

"There is no doubt that Bangladesh have been the superior team in the series. They have read the conditions well and formed their team composition accordingly. After that, their bowlers executed the game plans superbly," he said.

"In Test matches, a team may stumble and receive blows, but the idea is not to fall as you have the chance to come back into the game. While Pakistan fell from the blows, Bangladesh were also on the receiving end of some but did not fall in this series," he added.

Sohail also highlighted Bangladesh’s progress in various aspects of their game, particularly praising their fast bowlers. 

"There are quite a few positives for Bangladesh in this series: they found good openers, Shadman [Islam], for example, and fielded well.

"Also, Mehedi Hasan Miraz is developing into a reliable all-rounder. Previously Shakib [Al Hasan] used to play that role, and now they have another player who lends balance, since there is no shortage of bowling options even when the team plays three pacers or an extra batsman," opined Sohail, who has represented Pakistan in 47 Tests (2823 runs) and 156 ODIs (4780 runs) from 1990-2000.

"Then you have Liton Das, who played very well. But the best news for Bangladesh cricket is the emergence of their young fast bowlers.

"Bangladesh cricket was never associated with fast bowling. They had one or two who impressed for a while, but since they did not get support from the other end, their careers took a nosedive. Now they have several options, and this is an extremely encouraging development for them.

As the series nears its conclusion, Sohail remains optimistic about the future of Bangladeshi cricket and encourages them to build on their success. 

"Bangladesh should be very pleased with the positives from the series, making them hopeful for the future and providing more confidence to the team," he concluded.