New Delhi: Former Pakistan cricketers heavily criticised the current team for conceding a massive 10-wicket loss against Bangladesh in the first match of the two-game Test series.

Former captain Shahid Afridi slammed Shan Masood's side for "lack of awareness" after their defeat in the first Test match against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi.

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Afridi took to his official X handle and said that the loss in the first Test against Bangladesh raises serious questions about selecting four fast bowlers and leaving their main spinner.

"A 10-wicket defeat raises serious questions about the decision to prepare this type of pitch, select four fast bowlers and leave out a specialist spinner. This to me clearly shows a lack of awareness about home conditions. That said, you cannot take the credit away from Bangladesh for the brand of cricket they played throughout the Test," Shahid Afridi wrote on X.

Meanwhile, on his YouTube channel, former wicket keeper Akmal expressed strong criticism of the Pakistan cricket team, stating, "Had Rizwan not scored a half-century and helped run up the scoreboard, you would have lost by an innings. You haven’t improved in the past five years. You lost to Zimbabwe, were eliminated from the Asia Cup last year, and were humiliated at the T20 World Cup. It’s a complete mockery of Pakistan cricket."

Akmal contrasted this with a positive note about the Bangladesh players, praising them for their remarkable composure in clinching a win from a challenging position. He further questioned the Pakistan players' attitude, noting their casual demeanour and laughter in the dressing room despite their loss of control over the match.

Recapping the first match of the series, the Rawalpindi Test had a damp start due to a delayed beginning caused by a wet outfield, but by the fifth day, it had transformed into an action-packed thriller.

Even though only 41 overs were being played on the first day, the visitors got off to a strong start, bagging four crucial wickets.

Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel stepped up for Pakistan on Day 2, each scoring a century to rescue the hosts. Rizwan was especially resilient after making an unbeaten 171 in a marathon innings that left him cramping by the day's end. With an eye on forcing a result, Pakistan declared their innings at 448/6.

For Bangladesh, Mushfiqur Rahim (191) and Shadnam Islam (93) displayed a stupendous performance, making Pakistan toil in the field for much of Day 4. Both came agonisingly close to significant milestones but fell just short.

In the beginning of Day 5 at 23/1, Pakistan crumbled, being bowled out for just 146, with only Rizwan offering resistance through a fighting half-century. Bangladesh's spinners stole the show, with Mehidy Hasan Miraz taking four wickets and Shakib Al Hasan adding three more.

The visitors needed just 30 runs for a historic win, which they achieved in under seven overs without losing a wicket.

Bangladesh took a 1-0 lead in the two-match series after the historic win in the first Test. (With inputs from Agencies)