Former Pakistan player slams head coach, Saqlain Mushtaq for ‘consolation win’ remark

Mostly when a team plays a Test series at home, they have a clear advantage and win most times. However, the same is not the case with Pakistan. In the last nine months, the team has lost to Australia (1-0) and England at home. Since the loss to the Three Lions, the team has been subjected to criticism on various grounds such as pitch, defensive mentality, selection, etc.

However, the home team’s head coach, Saqlain Mushtaq seemed satisfied with the team’s performance. The former Pakistan cricketer started by saying that his side is inexperienced in red-ball cricket while England banks on experience. Mushtaq added that some individuals did well in the series and can’t praise them enough. The former spinner further added that the players will learn a lot from the first two games and will review their mistakes.

“I am happy with the performance of the national team players in the Multan Test. England’s team depends on experienced players. Pakistani players do not have much experience with the red ball,” said the 45-year-old on a Pakistani news channel.

“Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Nawaz cannot be praised enough. Imam-ul-Haq came from the hospital and batted well. I am happy, but unfortunately, the result did not go in our favor,” Saqlain said.

“You either win or learn. I hope the players have learned a lot. We will review the mistakes that have been made,” he stated.

Mohsin Khan blasted at Saqlain Mushtaq on the latter’s answers

In response, former Pakistan cricketer and coach, Mohsin Khan isn’t happy with the answers from Mushtaq. Apparently. the former feels that the current head of the Pakistan Cricket team must have spoken about what went wrong during the series.

“Instead of talking about where we are going wrong, he is now talking about a consolation win. What sort of a coach is Saqlain?” said Mohsin on a Pakistani TV channel.

For the first time since 1959, Pakistan has lost three Test at home.