England Legend Michael Vaughan has sent heavy criticism towards the current Pakistan team, and called it the worst team he has ever seen. His comments came after Pakistan’s embarrassing 47-run defeat in the first Test against England in Multan.
Even after posting a massive score of 556 in their first innings, Pakistan team got destroyed by England and lost the first test at home. This defeat has put Pakistan in a difficult situation as they will aim to avoid a loss in this series.
This defeat of Pakistan is historic, as they have become the first team in Test to have lost by an innings even after scoring more than 550 runs in their innings. The response they got was exceptional as England declared their first innings at 823/7.
Michael Vaughan praised England players for their courage to face Pakistan. He was impressed by their commitment to their task and ability to face the challenge.
“This is the worst Pakistan side I can remember. But to make 823 for seven at 5.5 runs an over while taking few risks and looking in total control is very special. The most impressive thing for me was the way the bowling attacks combined,” Michael Vaughan wrote in his column for The Telegraph.
“You could tell what everyone’s role was. And they stuck to their task gallantly and were right up for the challenge, which is exactly what Brendon McCullum wants to see,” he added.
He further questioned the decision to select Shoaib Akhtar over Jack Leach as the primary spinner. He said that experience and ability of Leach should have secured him a place in the team.
“The one selection point I was not sure about at the start of the summer was opting for Shoaib Bashir over Leach as the front-line spinner. I can see Bashir’s potential, but Leach out-bowled him in Multan and had a very good season for Somerset. I am a bit old-school with spin bowling.
“Your finger spinner just needs to bowl, bowl, bowl. That is the way to learn, get used to conditions, and make subtle variations to your release point and angle of attack. Bashir just has not bowled that much this summer,” Vaughan concluded.
