Rawalpindi, First Published Mar 14, 2022, 2:57 PM IST
The first Test between Pakistan and Australia in Rawalpindi ended in a draw. He took only 14 wickets in total in the 5 days match. Batting first, Pakistan declared at 476 for 4 in the first innings.
Bad Pitch:
Australia then went on to score 459 in the first innings. The first innings of the Australian team ended in the first season of the final day’s play. Pakistan’s openers Imam-ul-Haq and Abdullah Shafiq then batted in the 2nd innings and finished with 77 overs to spare. The match ended in a draw.
Pakistan batted 162 overs in the first innings and Australia batted 140 overs. Pakistan batted 77 overs in the 2nd innings. Out of a total of 379 overs bowled in the match, only 14 wickets fell. The Australian team took just 4 wickets.
Since the arrival of the ICC Test Championship, most matches in Test cricket have reached results. Rarely is a Test match a draw. Even so, owning one is still beyond the reach of the average person. As such, the Rawalpindi Test between Pakistan and Australia caused dissatisfaction among all. That’s because there’s nothing on the pitch. The match was awful without even a little bit of enjoyment. A demerit point was awarded after match referee Ranjan Madugalle reported that the Rawalpindi pitch where the first Test took place was below average.
Many former greats, including Inzamam-ul-Haq and Shahid Afridi, have criticized the way Rawalpindi pitched. As such, Wasim Akram has also been harshly criticized.
Rawalpindi is not just a stadium; The Karachi ground where the 2nd Test match is being played is also in a state of disrepair. The Australian team batted fully for the first 2 days. Australia scored 556 in the first innings.
Wasim Akram Review:
Wasim Akram has criticized the Pakistan Cricket Board for preparing the pitch. Wasim Akram said that the pitch will be prepared as per the wishes of the captains during the season we play. I also just tried to watch these 2 Test matches somehow. But I could not. As a former fast bowler I knew when I saw the 2nd ball thrown in this match that this match could only end in a draw. We will prepare slow pitches like this when Imran Khan is the captain when the West Indies team gives a comeback.
But there are some methods in preparing slow pitches. To prepare slow pitches, roll in the middle of the pitch and let the front foot area dry out. Only then will the ball make a comeback. The match will only end if the ball is returned while preparing for the slow pitch. So pitcher makers need to learn it. Wasim Akram has criticized that the Test match was really boring.
Last Updated Mar 14, 2022, 2:57 PM IST