Skipper Shan Masood backed turning pitches to be prepared for domestic cricket despite Pakistan's 120-run defeat to the West Indies in the second Test at the Multan Cricket Stadium.

The defeat in Multan meant the series ended in a 1-1 draw. Pakistan's batting lineup crumbled under West Indian spinners' pressure on the final day, ending their innings at a mere 133 runs. Pakistan captain Shan Masood admitted that his team didn't perform well.

The Pakistan captain also admitted that on such surfaces matches can be won or lost on the first day of a Test

West Indies win first Test on Pakistan’s home soil in 34 years. Pakistan's captain Shan Masood addressed the result in the post-match presentation

Pakistan's test captain Shan Masood was involved in a fiery exchange with a sports reporter following Pakistan's loss to the West Indies.

Pakistan captain Shan Masood rued the opportunity to wrap up West Indies' innings early on Day 1 after they were reduced to 37/7.

With Pakistan opener Saim Ayub being virtually ruled out of the 2025 Champions Trophy, out-of-favour batter Fakhar Zaman is reportedly being considered as replacement. The form of Abdullah Shafique is also a concern for the Men in Green.

MULTAN, Pakistan (AP) — West Indies spun out Pakistan for 133 on a rank turning pitch to record a series-leveling 120-run win inside three days of the second and final test on Monday.

Spinner Jomel Warrican took five wickets as the West Indies won a Test match in Pakistan Monday for the first time in nearly 35 years.

The West Indies triumphed over Pakistan by 120 runs in the final match of the two-Test series, marking their first Test win in Pakistan since 1990.<p

Pakistan test team's skipper Shan Masood has defended his side's decision to prepare spinning wickets to aid wins.

Pakistan hopes its tried and tested spin template will be successful against the West Indies as the two bottom-placed teams in the World Test Championship gear up for the two-test series starting from Friday.