KARACHI: The pitch used in the Test series between Pakistan and Australia has received a lot of flak for its lifelessness.

Kamran Akmal, a former Pakistani wicketkeeper-batsman, is the latest to speak out against the Rawalpindi Test pitch.

The chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has come under fire for his involvement with the playing field. Kamran Akmal, on the other hand, refused to think it was the chairman’s choice.

“I have never seen any chairman being involved with the pitch condition during my playing career, nor do I believe that Ramiz Raja interfered in the matter this time.”

“It is the captain’s and management’s responsibility to decide the nature of the pitch,” said Akmal in an interview.

Drop-in pitches, according to Kamran Akmal, will not improve the quality of cricket we play.

“It is not like PCB will bring in drop-in pitches and the quality of cricket will improve. We should trust our own surfaced because we have beaten every world-class team here”

“Matches are won with a positive mindset and the pitches should not be used as an excuse,” said the wicketkeeper.

Throughout the game, he criticized Babar Azam and management for their defensive stance.

“Test cricket requires patience, and our team lacked it. You can not win Test matches with a negative mindset and defensive approach.”

Kamran Akmal also discussed the third Test match in the series, which would be held in Lahore. Pakistan’s fast-bowlers should be trusted, he said, and Pakistan should demonstrate confidence in them.

“Pakistan should bat long, and when bowling, they should give their fast bowlers confidence to go out and attack Australia’s batters. If given the right pitch, Hassan and Shaheen can dominate their batters easily,” he concluded.

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