Pakistan red-ball head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed has expressed disappointment over the team’s batting performance and indicated that changes could be made for the second Test against the West Indies.

Pakistan suffered a 90-run defeat in the opening Test at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad after being bowled out for 120 while chasing 211. The result gave the West Indies a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.

Speaking at a post-match press conference, Sarfaraz said Pakistan failed to capitalise on important moments, particularly after putting themselves in a position to secure a first-innings lead.

He described the second-innings batting display as disappointing and said another failure with the bat was the main reason behind the defeat.

Sarfaraz said Imam-ul-Haq had been batting well but could have placed Pakistan in a stronger position by showing greater patience at the crease.

Coach Questions Key Eighth-Wicket Partnership

The head coach was also unhappy with Pakistan’s bowling performance on the third day, saying the team should not have allowed the West Indies to add 61 runs for the eighth wicket.

That partnership helped the hosts build a challenging lead before their fast bowlers dismissed Pakistan for 120 to seal the match.

Sarfaraz defended the decision to select five bowlers, saying the team management had assessed the playing conditions before finalising the combination.

He added that Saud Shakeel and Abdullah Shafique remained under consideration for the second Test. A final decision on possible changes will be made after assessing the pitch and match conditions.

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