Batting legend and former captain, Hanif Muhammad had said at close on the fourth day that only a miracle could lead to a result in the Test which was eventually won by Sri Lanka in a exciting finish today.
"There was nothing so dangerous in the pitch as to warrant such a listless batting display. Our batsmen tried to bat defensively while they should have just played professionally according to the situation," Hanif said.
"Sri Lanka deserved the victory but I think the Pakistani batsmen really need to go back to the drawing board and do some soul searching. They are playing test cricket not a club match," he said.
Looking upset and sad, Rameez said on television that Pakistan had allowed the situation to get the better of them.
"They batted with such a negative mindset. It was hard to understand what their purpose was. They should have been more positive. Sri Lanka pushed for a win and they got it with their brave declaration," he said.
Rameez said it is rare for Pakistan to score 450 runs in the first innings and than lose a Test.
"This could be a real confidence sapper. They need to realize that in cricket at the end of the day nothing beats a team win and individual performances come second.
