'Only for a job extension': Shoaib Maqsood slams Mike Hesson over 'dusty' Lahore track after AUS beat PAK
Shoaib Maqsood has criticized the pitch conditions in Lahore after Pakistan's defeat to Australia. He accused coach Mike Hesson of prioritizing job security over proper preparation for the World Cup. The match highlighted significant issues with the pitch, which favored spin and uneven bounce, contributing to Pakistan's collapse.
- ▪Australia defeated Pakistan by 41 runs on a challenging Lahore pitch.
- ▪Maqsood criticized the team management for focusing on job extensions rather than World Cup readiness.
- ▪Fans on social media supported Maqsood's criticism of the pitch conditions.
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