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Pakistan fast bowler Khurram Shahzad believes the Sylhet pitch is capable of producing a first-innings score in the 400\u2013450 range, contrasting it sharply with the conditions in Dhaka where the hosts enjoyed more assistance for their bowlers. With the tourists trailing 257 runs after reaching 21 without loss in their reply to Bangladesh\u2019s first-innings total, Pakistan are still down 1-0 in the two-match Test series following defeat in the opening game at Dhaka.<\/p>\n

Shahzad\u2019s view on Sylhet\u2019s batting conditions<\/h2>\n
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  1. Khurram said Pakistan are targeting a large first-innings total, estimating 400 to 450 runs should be achievable on the Sylhet surface.<\/li>\n
  2. He explained that Dhaka\u2019s track had visible cracks and offered \u201cup and down\u201d movement and uneven bounce, while Sylhet appears far more straightforward for batters.<\/li>\n
  3. According to Shahzad, the key to reaching that target will be stitching together a solid partnership, allowing Pakistan to build pressure from the start.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Pakistan\u2019s bowling approach and field set-up<\/h2>\n

    Shahzad also insisted that despite Bangladesh\u2019s counter-attacking spells\u2014particularly when centurion Litton Das accelerated\u2014Pakistan stayed committed to an attacking style with their bowling. He pointed out that opportunities did come Pakistan\u2019s way: one chance involved a caught-and-bowled type of contact that clipped the gloves, while another chance at square leg was not taken. His view was that maintaining an aggressive bowling plan helps keep runs flowing in the right direction.<\/p>\n

    Litton\u2019s recovery and costly dropped chances<\/h2>\n
      \n
    1. Bangladesh had fallen to 116 for 6 before Litton Das spearheaded a recovery.<\/li>\n
    2. Khurram acknowledged that dropped chances were costly, arguing that the match situation might have tightened significantly if those chances had been accepted.<\/li>\n
    3. He noted that Pakistan created multiple chances during the day\u2014more than one\u2014and suggested that if they had been taken, Bangladesh could have been bowled out far earlier, potentially even under 200.<\/li>\n
    4. Shahzad added that Pakistan cannot alter earlier decisions, but must learn from them as the series moves into the next phase.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Looking ahead to Pakistan\u2019s batting turn<\/h2>\n

      With Pakistan now set to bat after ending the day at 21\/0 in reply, Shahzad said the focus shifts to building a substantial total. He emphasized that Pakistan must not repeat the same errors in the second innings and aims to get Bangladesh out after the next batting phase begins.<\/p>\n

      Role after replacing Shaheen Afridi and backing the pace unit<\/h2>\n

      After replacing Shaheen Afridi in the XI, Khurram stated that he is always ready to contribute whenever he receives an opportunity. He backed Pakistan\u2019s four-man pace attack, saying they were able to dismiss Bangladesh even with four bowlers, and described the combination as working well. Shahzad also stressed that selection is ultimately in the hands of the management, while his responsibility remains constant: follow the process, keep training, and deliver the best performance possible whenever called upon.<\/p>\n

      Concluding his comments, he reiterated that his mindset is to ensure his efforts translate into the best outcome for Pakistan, reflecting a professional approach to both preparation and performance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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