Pakistan Red-Ball Head Coach Sarfaraz Ahmed expressed deep disappointment following the national team’s 90-run loss to the West Indies in the opening Test, hinting at potential lineup adjustments ahead of the second fixture.
Speaking at the post-match media interaction, Sarfaraz highlighted that the team’s batting unit failed to deliver under pressure, pointing out that the collapse in the final innings ultimately cost them the game.
He emphasized that Pakistan missed a major opportunity by failing to secure a decisive first-innings lead when the advantage was well within their grasp.
Addressing tactical criticisms, the head coach defended the choice to play five specialist bowlers, maintaining that the decision was based on an accurate assessment of the pitch and match conditions.
Regarding squad selection for the upcoming match, Sarfaraz revealed that batters Saud Shakeel and Abdullah Shafique remain in contention for selection, with the final playing XI to be finalized after evaluating the pitch state and conditions closer to match day.
