‘Intent and method lacking’: Ramiz Raja slams Pakistan workforce after embarrassing defeat | Cricket Information – Occasions of India

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‘Intent and method lacking’: Ramiz Raja slams Pakistan workforce after embarrassing defeat | Cricket Information – Occasions of India

NEW DELHI: As Pakistan slumped to an humiliating 360-run defeat to Australia within the Take a look at sequence opener in Perth on Sunday, former captain Ramiz Raja lashed out on the workforce for not displaying intent and method with the bat in each innings.
Pakistan have by no means gained a Take a look at sequence in Australia and have not been capable of win a Take a look at Down Below since 1995.
The Sunday’s loss was one other forgettable expertise as Raja identified that Shan Masoodand co.have been blown away by the standard Aussie bowling assault.

The match additionally noticed veteran offie Nathan Lyon enter the unique ‘500 membership; in Checks, turning into solely the eighth bowler to take action within the historical past of the format.
“Nice begin to the summer time, every thing fell into place. We have performed a variety of cricket, so the build-up was very chilled and relaxed. No hiccups this week, it is all gone to plan,” stated Australia captain Pat Cummins after the win.
“We weren’t as disciplined as we wished to be,” Pakistan captain Shan Masood stated.
The second Take a look at begins in Melbourne on Dec. 26 earlier than concluding in Sydney, the place Pakistan final gained a Take a look at Down Below in 1995, on Jan. 3.