Change is a regular fact of Pakistan cricket. Sometimes coach, sometimes captain. Or sometimes the post of cricket administrator. Change is a regular fact of Pakistan cricket. Recently, Mike Hesson has been appointed as the white ball coach of the country’s cricket. At the same time, Aqib Jaffaed, who was holding the post of interim coach, moved to the Hyperperformance Unit.
Now rumors of another change in Pakistan cricket have surfaced. And that for the post of Test team captain. Shan Masood may be dropped before the home series against South Africa in October Multiple media in Pakistan said.
According to sources close to the PCB, the country’s media reported that this time as Test captain The board is considering the name of Mohammed Shakil. However, no official announcement has been made in this regard yet. Basically, major reforms are coming in the test format of Pakistan in the coming days. New coaching staff will be appointed. The change in the post of captain is just a part of it.
Shan Masood is a big success for Pakistan cricket after the huge failure in the 2023 World Cup. A change was seen. Babar Azam has been removed from all three formats. At that time Shan Masood got the Test captaincy. The Pakistan team had a very good time under him. At this time, Pakistan has won only 3 out of 12 tests, and lost the remaining 9 matches.
Pakistan’s performance in the World Test Championship 2023–25 cycle was also disappointing. He was ninth in the points list. The team got whitewashed against Australia, Bangladesh and South Africa. Won the series only against Sri Lanka and England. In such a situation, the PCB wants to start a new cycle with a new captain.
Pakistan’s performance in the 2023–25 World Test Championship cycle was also disappointing. They were ninth in the points table. The team was whitewashed against Australia, Bangladesh and South Africa. The series was won only against Sri Lanka and England. In such a situation, the PCB wants to start the new cycle with a new captain.
Potential captain Saud Shakeel had a very good last year. He has established himself in the middle order of the Test team. His average since his debut is above 50. His consistency and calm temperament have caught the attention of the selectors. Saud Shakeel has also performed well as the captain of Quetta Gladiators in the PSL. In such a situation, the selectors have considered him as a long-term captain.
Pakistan’s next Test series begins in October. The South African cricket team will be in Pakistan to play two Tests, three ODIs and three T20Is in a full tour. However, the PCB wants to finalize the new captain well in advance of the series to give them enough time to prepare.
