Lara and Inzamam not happy with Multan test pitch

MULTAN, Nov 23 (Reuters) Captains Brian Lara and Inzamam-ul-Haq have criticised the pitch for the second test which ended in a high-scoring draw today between Pakistan and West Indies.

A total of 1,409 runs were scored in 15 sessions of play for the loss of 27 wickets with Lara scoring a brilliant 216 and Mohammad Yousuf making 191 on the final day.

''It was a batting track from day one. I mean the bowlers toiled hard to get success. It was not a good test pitch,'' Lara said.

''Once the ball got 20 to 25 overs old and soft there was no sideways movement and it was up to the batters to pile on the runs and it was easy for batters.'' Inzamam, who hails from Multan, said: ''I was expecting it to take some spin and have wear and tear on the last two days. But it was very good for batting.

''There should be more off a battle between bowlers and batsmen in test cricket.'' West Indies lost the first test in Lahore by nine wickets after being bowled out for 206 on the first day. The final test starts on Monday.

REUTERS SAM KN1825