Shan Masood to lose Pakistan’s Test captaincy: reports
11 October, 2024 19:31
Shan Masood is likely to be removed as Pakistan’s Test captain after a crushing defeat against England.
Spinner Jack Leach grabbed four wickets to help England beat Pakistan by and innings and 47 runs in the first Test in Multan on Friday, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
Shan Masood has become the first captain in the Test cricket’s history to start his captaincy tenure with six consecutive Test defeats.
Pakistan team has faced three defeats each from Australia and Bangladesh. Now, after an humiliating defeat from England Shan Masood becomes the first captain of national team to lose initial six Test matches in a row.
Earlier in 1962, Pakistan team under Javed Burki had faced three defeats. However, Pakistan managed to draw the fourth Test.
Several reports suggest that the PCB is planning to replace Shan Masood as captain.
According to a source close to the PCB, three players have been shortlisted as potential successors which include middle-order batsman Saud Shakeel, wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan, and all-rounder Salman Ali Agha.
The board is expected to make a decision after end of England series.
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