Pakistan, Oct. 24 -- Pakistan head coach Azhar Mahmood has emphasized the need for the team to play more Test matches in order to overcome weaknesses and develop consistency in the longest format of the game.

Speaking at a press conference following South Africa's eight-wicket victory in the second Test at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Mahmood reflected on Pakistan's shortcomings in the series.

"We couldn't utilize the partnership between Mohammad Rizwan and the lower order in the first innings. We should have scored around 400," Mahmood said.

He praised South Africa's Senuran Muthusamy and Kagiso Rabada for their valuable lower-order contributions in the first innings, noting that Pakistan needed similar efforts from their tailender...