Michael Vaughan didn’t mince words as he slammed Pakistan for their shambolic performance in the first Test against England. Pakistan were hammered by an innings and 103 runs in a game that didn’t even last three days. The result wasn’t a surprise as England were big favourites to win, but not many would have expected a defeat of such magnitude. Abdullah Shafique scored 61 in the first innings; however, none of the other batters could go past the fifty-run mark in two innings as Pakistan could only muster 170 and 135 in the first and second innings, respectively.

England, on the other hand, posted 409 in the first innings and batted Pakistan out of the game.

Vaughan was disappointed with Pakistan’s performance and said that he’s never seen Pakistan look so timid.

“They’ve been absolutely blown away. They’ve been hammered. I’ve never seen them look so timid,” Vaughan said on BBC Test Match Special.

“The tactical side wasn’t there. The skill level and the class between the sides, Pakistan look a long way short.”

“I look at this side and feel quite sad watching them this week,” Vaughan said. “I’ve seen many Pakistan sides play and this side just seem to be lacking all that spirit and fight we’ve become accustomed to seeing.”

He later added: “I really fear for Pakistan.”

Pakistan will now have to make a quick turnaround and deliver a much better performance to make a comeback in the series. Pakistan captain Salman Agha would be hoping that Babar Azam regains fitness before the second Test to provide some stability to the batting lineup.