Pakistan officials resign

Pakistan were twice dismissed for less than 60

Pakistan's top two cricket officials have resigned following their team's heavy Test defeat to Australia inside two days.

Chishty Mujahid, the director of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), and his chairman General Tauqir Zia have fallen on their swords.

Their joint resignation comes 24 hours after Pakistan's defeat in which they were twice bowled out for less than 60.

Their first innings of 59 on Friday was a record low for the country in a Test.

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But that mark lasted for only one day. After Australia had made 310 in reply, Pakistan were skittled for just 53 in their second innings.

I can't think of any reason why they should have collapsed the way they did

Chishty Mujahid

The crushing defeat, which gave Australia an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-test series, followed a disappointing spell for the Pakistan team in both Test and one-day cricket.

On Saturday, Mujahid had found it hard to explain just how the team had batted so poorly in Sharjah.

"It is very disappointing... and I'm being polite here. But that's how cricket is," he said.

"You saw the same young batsmen scare the caps off of the Australians in Colombo.

"I can't think of any reason why they should have collapsed the way they did in Sharjah but I'd put it down to a combined lack of experience."

Pakistan's heavy loss

Saturday's defeat in the United Arab Emirates prompted an editorial in a blaming the PCB for not doing enough in recent years to encourage young talent.

Coach Richard Pybus urged Pakistan's millions of supporters to keep the faith.

"The absence of four top players told in the end," the 38-year-old said.

"The entire squad has played fewer Tests than the Waugh brothers alone.

"We had the most inexperienced batting line-up pitted against the world's most lethal attack.

"The youngsters had no clue on how to face up to the likes of Glenn McGrath and Shane Warne.

"It's a learning curve for our new batsmen. They will come out stronger after this experience."