Aakash Chopra takes a dig at Pakistan after embarrassing Test defeat to Bangladesh

Former Indian cricketer-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra has taken a jab at Pakistan's cricket team following their shocking 10-wicket loss to Bangladesh in the first Test at Rawalpindi. The match, which seemed to be in Pakistan's control, took a surprising turn due to a series of questionable decisions by the home side.

The drama began when Pakistan, despite being in a strong position, declared their first innings at 448 runs with four wickets still in hand. This bold but risky move left many fans and experts puzzled, especially as the decision allowed Bangladesh to seize control of the match.

Chopra couldn’t resist pointing out the irony, commenting on X (formerly Twitter), “Not many teams lose a Test match after declaring their first innings with 400+ runs and 4 wickets to spare. At Home. Pakistan cricket is a gift that keeps giving.”

Pakistan’s decision to declare early backfired, as Bangladesh’s experienced spinners, Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Shakib Al Hasan, took advantage of the home team's all-pace attack. The Pakistani bowlers struggled on a pitch that offered little assistance, while Mehidy and Shakib dominated the second innings, taking seven key wickets between them. Pakistan’s batting lineup crumbled under pressure, managing just 146 runs.

Bangladesh chased down the modest target of 30 runs with ease, sealing the historic victory in just 6.3 overs. This win marked Bangladesh’s first Test victory over Pakistan in 14 encounters, a significant milestone in their cricket history.