Indian cricket analyst Harsha Bhogle expressed his disappointment after Pakistan’s surprising 2-0 series defeat to Bangladesh at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

Bhogle, who has often viewed Pakistan as a strong team in limited-overs formats, previously noted their weaknesses in Test cricket.

On Twitter, he remarked, “The shorter the game, the more dangerous Pakistan can be, but they are vulnerable in longer formats.”

However, he was taken aback by the severity of this recent loss, labeling it as “embarrassing” and emphasizing the need for significant improvements at the grassroots level.

Bangladesh’s victory was led by veterans Mushfiqur Rahim and Shakib Al Hasan, who helped chase down a target of 185 runs on the final day. Zakir Hasan’s quick 40 off 39 balls set a positive tone, while Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mominul Haque made important contributions.

The experienced duo of Rahim and Al Hasan secured Bangladesh’s historic win, resulting in a series whitewash against Pakistan. This loss marks Pakistan’s fifth consecutive defeat in Test matches, having lost three to Australia and two to Bangladesh, leaving them in eighth place in the World Test Championship standings.

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