‘Hard to justify…’: Ex-PCB chief slams Pakistan team following heavy defeat against West Indies

Ramiz blasts Pakistan team for poor display in 2nd West Indies Test

Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja blasted the Pakistan cricket team for their highly disappointing performance in the second Test of the series held in Multan.

While the Windies struggled in the first Test which was also held in Multan, they cruised to a comprehensive 120-run victory in the second. This was the Caribbean side’s first Test victory in Pakistan in 34 years.

According to Ramiz, the frustrating thing about the Pakistan team is that they drop the tempo against weak oppositions, a mistake that the former cricketer doesn’t expect from the Men in Green.

“It is hard to justify this defeat. When you prepare such a brutal spin track, it becomes a lottery. So winning the toss becomes an important thing, and every inning becomes important. The frustrating thing about Pakistan Cricket is against the top teams, we play in top gear, but against weak teams, we drop our standard. Novice mistakes. You don’t expect such mistakes from Pakistan cricket, especially from batters,” Ramiz said on his YouTube channel.

“Things can’t be taken for granted. Spinners gave away runs, and the batting lineup was disappointing. You have to think whether the batters can survive or not. Nobody was expecting that the West Indies would end the second Test on Day 3 and leave with a series draw,” Ramiz added.

Left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican was the star performer for the West Indies as he picked up 9 scalps in the second Test, including a 5-wicket haul in the penultimate inning of the Test match. He wasn’t only awarded with the Player of the Match award, but was also adjudged the Player of the Series as he had taken 10 wickets in the first Test.