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'No Test Bowlers In Pakistan': Rashid Slams Shaheen And Co After Miserable Rawalpindi Show

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In a stinging critique following Pakistan's shocking defeat to Bangladesh in the first Test of a two-match series, former wicketkeeper Rashid Latif voiced deep concerns over the nation's dwindling fast-bowling prowess. 

Bangladesh’s historic victory was marked by Pakistan's glaring inability to match their opponents' intensity, particularly in the bowling department, which once stood as the cornerstone of their cricketing identity.

Latif, renowned for his candid assessments, pointed out that Pakistan’s once fearsome pace attack had become a shadow of its former self. 

There are no Test match bowlers: Rashid Latif

The significant drop in speed, with bowlers who once clocked 145 kmph now struggling to reach 130 kmph, was a particular sore point for the former cricketer. 

"Our fast bowlers are effective only in white ball cricket. There are no Test match bowlers left in Pakistan. They can't bowl 30 overs in a Test match. It is not possible to play Test cricket with this kind of bowling," Latif said.

Rashid Latif also criticized the team’s support staff, questioning why Pakistani bowlers were unable to regain their pace after injuries, unlike their international counterparts such as Jofra Archer and Jasprit Bumrah. 

"Our trainers and physios are to blame. If you look at a Jofra Archer, he comes back after two years of hiatus but does not lose a yard in his pace. Same with Jasprit Bumrah -- he comes back from an operation and bowls with the same velocity. Pat Cummins... he was out of cricket for a long time due to injury."

Latif’s comments reflect a broader concern about the state of Pakistan cricket, particularly in maintaining the legacy of its fast bowlers.

Pakistan will now face England for the three-match Test series at home, starting on 7 October.