Pakistan's batting capitulation on the final day of the first Test against Sri Lanka has left many former players angry and red-faced.
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.
Pakistan's former captain and well known commentator, Rameez Raja was visibly shattered by the shock defeat.
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.
