Maqsood criticizes Pakistan's pitch after Australia beats them in Lahore
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 5:21 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Sohaib Maqsood criticized Pakistan's pitch strategy following Australia’s 41-run victory on a turning track in Lahore on June 3. Batting first, Australia posted 231 runs, while Pakistan struggled to respond, losing wickets early. Despite Shadab Khan’s 71 runs, Pakistan collapsed, ending their innings at 188. Maqsood accused coach Mike Hesson of prioritizing job security over effective World Cup preparation, a sentiment echoed by fans on social media. Hesson defended the pitch choice, asserting that Pakistan could perform well on similar surfaces in the future.
- •Australia scored 231 runs on a turning Lahore pitch.
- •Pakistan managed only 188 runs in response.
- •Maqsood criticized management’s pitch strategy on social media.
- •Hesson defended the decision to prepare spin-friendly conditions.
- •Fans expressed frustration over the pitch choice and team performance.
- 5:21 AMYahoo Sports — 'Only for a job extension': Shoaib Maqsood slams Mike Hesson over 'dusty' Lahore track after AUS beat PAK
"Sohaib Maqsood has criticised Pakistan's pitch strategy after Australia beat Pakistan by 41 runs in Lahore, accusing the team management of prioritising job security over proper World Cup preparation.
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