It was Pakistan's sixth defeat in their last 10 Tests at home and this was also the first time Bangladesh have beaten their neighbours in a Test and series.
The 1992 World Cup winner had given his consent last week to become a paid selector.
Pakistan's chief selector Inzamam-ul Haq criticised James Anderson for his uncharitable comments about Virat Kohli's technique, saying that the England pacer should first take wickets in India before questioning the Indian skipper's capabilities.
Beleaguered speedster Shoaib Akhtar could face another legal wrangle for reportedly dragging former captains Inzamam-ul-Haq and Moin Khan into match-fixing scandals. Akhtar apparently told a TV show host that both Inzamam and Moin offered him money to under-perform in some matches, an allegation that left Inzamam livid.
Inzamam-ul-Haq equalled the record for the number of Test centuries by a Pakistani when he scored his 23rd hundred during the second Test against England.
'It was a very important victory for us,' said the Multan-born Pakistan captain
Inzamam-ul-Haq was reprimanded by Chris Broad for throwing his bat towards the pavilion during the second ODI.
The prolific batsman, dropped after the World Cup, is among the probables for the Test series against Bangladesh.
The selectors have also included two spin bowlers in the squad -- leg-spinner Mushtaq Ahmed and off-spinner Saqlain Mushtaq.
His memorable 138 runs steered Pakistan to a one-wicket victory in the third Test.
Former Pakistan skipper Javed Miandad has slammed the newly-appointed Inzamam-ul-Haq led national selection committee by describing it as a 'one-man show'. Inzamam was appointed as the Pakistan chief selector in a major overhaul of the team after Haroon Rasheed-led committee was sacked by the country's cricket board following the team's dismal World T20 performance in India. 46-year-old Inzamam had shortlisted former cricketers Tauseef Ahmed, Wasim Haider and Wajahatullah Wasti as a part of the new selection panel. According to Miandad, Inzamam has roped in all the yes men in his committee, the Dawn reports.
Manjrekar, who has played 37 Tests and 74 ODIs, is one of the most respected cricket analysts and when asked about the legendary duo's future in T20Is post World Cup, he felt that it could be answered by the players themselves or the national chairman of selectors.
The former Pakistan captain said Pakistan has produced some great players, but they lack in man-management skills.
The postponement came after adjudicator Ranjan Madugalle said he was unable to attend because of a family illness.
He represented Pakistan in 120 Tests and 378 One-dayers but retired former captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has lost interest in cricket now and says he is so engrossed in his construction business that he doesn't even keep track of the national team's fortunes.
Pakistan's captain says past record will have no bearing on the series. 'Whoever plays well consistently will win.'
Pakistan, set 380 to win from 80 overs, made no effort to go for the runs after Hoggard dismissed both openers with only 33 on the board.
"But I must stress here that captaincy is tagged to the team's success," cautioned the Pakistan captain.
Former Pakistan skipper Inzamam-ul-Haq on Saturday denied allegations of masterminding a players' rebellion last year against then captain Younis Khan.
The Pakistan captain expressed fears that flat pitches will eventually keep people away from Test matches in the country.
Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has reportedly been roped in as the head coach of the Afghanistan national cricket team for the upcoming limited-overs series against Zimbabwe.
Former Test captain Inzamam-ul-Haq is set to take over as Pakistan team chief selector.
Former Pakistan team doctor and trainer Dr Tauseef Razaque says he resigned because the Pakistan skipper said accused him creating differences among the players.
The Pakistan captain became the seventh player to appear in 300 one-day internationals.
With the word divided on Pakistan's leadership in 2015 World Cup between Misbah-ul-Haq and Shahid Aridi, former skipper Inzamam-ul-Haq said that it's too late to meddle with the national captaincy with just over a 100 days remaining for the showpiece event.
Pakistan's new chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq is not happy with the state of pitches being used for a top ongoing domestic one-day tournament and also with the quality of cricket on display in the event.
Harbhajan Singh said the absence of Inzamam-ul Haq would give hosts India an edge in the upcoming series against Pakistan.
The former Pakistan captain is also considering an offer from the lucrative ICL.
The former Pakistan captain will quit Test cricket after Pakistan's second Test against South Africa, beginning on Monday.
The Pakistan captain could be banned for eight ODIs or four Tests if he is found guilty of ball tampering and bringing the game into disrepute.
Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has been roped in as a batting consultant of the national cricket team for the upcoming tours of India and South Africa.
Pakistan's captain surpassed Sri Lankan veteran all-rounder Sanath Jayasuriya's record of 364 ODI's in the third ODI against England.
Pakistan's captain was however banned for four ODIs for bringing the game into disrepute.
Rashid Latif believes Inzamam-ul-Haq should withdraw from the Test side and concentrate on playing in ODIs.
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