PAK vs BAN: ‘We’ve already lost…,’ Pakistan coach Jason Gillespie on second Test against Bangladesh

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khelja|03-09-2024

Pakistan Test team coach Jason Gillespie has admitted that Bangladesh are on top to win the second ongoing Test in Rawalpindi. Requiring 185 to win, Bangladesh were 42/0 at the close of play on day 4 (Monday, Sep 2) with one whole day left to get the remaining runs.
  "Admittedly, the odds are probably in favour of Bangladesh," said Gillespie at the press conference after close of play on day 4. Pakistan gave away advantage twice during the second Test, first when they were 107/1 in the first innings but were bowled out for 274 and second time when they allowed Bangladesh to score 262 in the first innings despite having them on the ropes at 26/6.   "We don't shy away from that, but we've already lost if we walk out there expecting to lose. We took 6 for 26 in the first innings so we know that we can have an impact with the ball if we bowl really well," the coach added. Gillespie said that the bowlers need to make their execution right as they did in the first innings. "We've spoken to our bowlers about being ruthless, being disciplined and bowling with intent," Gillespie said. "And we just went away from our game plan and I've challenged the bowlers pretty strongly on that. We need to make sure that we're on each and every time, because Test cricket can get away from you. The opposition is very good and I'm not going to shy away from saying Bangladesh played well. No question. But I know that our bowlers can do better in that situation than what they showed and we just need to make sure that execution is absolutely bang on each and every time," he added. Bangladesh won the first Test at the same venue by 10 wickets - their first Test win over Pakistan. If they manage to win the win the second Test as well, which seems as very real result, it'll be their first and historic Test series win for them.
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