'A big blow for Pakistan'

Pakistan skipper Azhar Ali has described the first-ever series loss to Bangladesh as a 'huge blow'.

Speaking to reporters at Mirpur after their seven-wicket defeat to the Tigers Azhar said, "It's a huge blow for us. I know we are in a rebuilding process, but we didn't expect to lose here, we had come here to win.

"It's definitely a big win for them [Bangladesh]. No matter what you say about our team, Pakistan is still one of the best sides in the world. We were outplayed in every form of the game," he added.

The skipper further stated that they were way short of the par score.

"The wicket was really good to bat on. We just lost quick wickets at the wrong time. This was a wicket where you could score 300 runs because it was coming on to the bat well," he opined.

Despite the defeat, Azhar and co is confident that the visitors can turnaround the game in the last and final ODI on April 22.

"We can't just put our head down. We have got to work and play better cricket. That's the simple message to the team. We have two days to go and as a young unit every game will be a learning curve for us," said Azhar.