Known for his outspoken opinions, Pietersen questioned the team’s decline on social media after the defeat against England. Bangladesh Bangladesh created history by registering their first ever win over Pakistan in the first Test in Rawalpindi. Test cricket,
Pietersen wrote on Instagram: “What has happened to cricket in Pakistan? When I played in PSL the standard of the league was top notch, the players had great work ethic and the young players played like magic. What is going on there?”
Bangladesh beat Pakistan by 10 wickets, their first win over Asian rivals after 14 Tests. Pietersen stressed that Pakistan has always been a strong force in cricket, and their current struggles are worrying.
Pakistan’s recent struggles in international cricket have been compounded by their defeat, which saw them crash out of the World Cup. T20 World Cup After losing to the US and India in the early rounds of 2024.
Before the World Cup, they lost 0-2 in the T20I format against England and managed a 2-2 draw against a second-string New Zealand team in the five-match series. Pakistan also suffered a shocking T20I defeat against Ireland in May.
They suffered a 1-4 defeat in the five-match series against New Zealand on overseas soil in January 2024. The Babar Azam-led side also missed out on a semi-final spot in the ODI World Cup 2023.
Moreover, Pakistan’s home Test record since 2022 has been disappointing, with their last win coming against South Africa in February 2021. In the nine home Tests played since 2022, Pakistan have suffered five defeats and four draws.
