Pakistan coach opens up after team's loss to Afghanistan.

DUBAI -- Pakistan's bowling coach Umar Gul is satisfied with his team's bowling performance during the first T20I against Afghanistan in Sharjah on Friday.

Afghanistan beat Pakistan by six wickets to register their first victory against the neighbours in international cricket.

Pakistan's young batting line collapsed as they managed to score just 92-9 in 20 overs. Pakistani bowlers resisted a bit as they took quick wickets to create pressure on Afghanistan. However, they completed the chase in 17.5 overs.

"There was a positive for us today. Our bowlers did really well while defending a low total. I am satisfied with our bowlers' performance. They bowled on good lines and lengths as per the plan given to them," the bowling coach said during a post-match press conference.

Ihsanullah bagged two wickets while Imad Wasim and Naseem Shah shared a wicket apiece.

Umar thinks young players will learn from this experience. "It was the first match for youngsters. They definitely learnt from...