"Where are we heading with this mindset?" Akhtar questions Pakistan's approach

Pakistan lost to England in the first Test at the Pindi Cricket Stadium as they failed to chase 343 runs despite having more than 100 overs to make the total.

The home side were bowled out for 268 in the last few minutes of Day five as England continuously pushed for wickets. It is Pakistan's second consecutive loss at home.

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Pace legend Shoaib Akhtar slammed Pakistan's mindset, emphasising they prepared the wicket only to settle for a draw and did not show any intent of winning the game

Akhtar also credited the opposition saying that the Three Lions’ approach in this format is really commendable as their red-ball coach Brendon McCullum has already made it crystal clear that England are not going for draws.

"Pakistan did not even take the chance which were availed to them. England gave them a chance to save the Test match but Pakistan did not take it. There’s a difference in mindset. The situation where England declared yesterday, would Pakistan have done the same? They wouldn’t have. Their coach McCullam said that they’ll play a run a ball in Test cricket," said Shoaib Akhtar while speaking on his YouTube channel.

"They won’t go for draws. Joe Root said they want to save Test Cricket. . Where are you heading with this mindset? I was there and felt sad by the approach. You can't play with lack of courage."

“It’s very disappointing. England made the effort to make this Test match interesting. They gave Pakistan a chance to avoid a draw. You (Pakistan) play well and win. 350 in this wicket is not a big deal. You have already scored 150. I did not see any intent or capability. No disrespect to the youngsters. Naseem Shah, you played well. But England deserve to win. No questions about it,” Akhtar further explained.

On the other hand, the world's fastest pacer also slammed Chairman Ramiz Raja for making baseless comments.

"Chairman himself saying we should have made a better wicket and England batted well. Brother, you are the chairman; you have the authority to make better pitches," he concluded.