Babar Azam has returned as Pakistan’s Test captain for a third time after the Pakistan Cricket Board replaced Shan Masood ahead of the upcoming tours of the West Indies and England. The leadership change follows Pakistan’s disappointing run in red-ball cricket, with the team remaining at the bottom of the current World Test Championship standings. […]
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Masood’s Test captaincy to be decided by ‘cricket minds’, says Naqvi
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi stated that the decision regarding Shan Masood’s continuation as captain of Pakistan’s men’s Test side would be made by “cricket minds”. Naqvi, while speaking informally to the media after meeting the national players and support staff on the sidelines of Pakistan’s pre-season red-ball camp at the National Cricket […]
Former captains likely to take key roles in PCB setup
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is reportedly considering major changes in its coaching and management structure, with former national team captains expected to be given important responsibilities, according to sources. Read More: Former Test captain Ramiz Raja to replace Ehsan Mani as PCB Under the proposed reshuffle, former Test captain Younis Khan is likely to be appointed as the […]
Shan Masood may step down after Bangladesh series loss
Shan Masood is reportedly considering stepping down as captain of the Pakistan national cricket team following the team’s disappointing Test series defeat against Bangladesh national cricket team. Read More: Taijul puts Bangladesh on brink of Test series win over Pakistan According to sources, the Pakistan Test captain has been deeply affected by the criticism surrounding the team’s […]
Pakistan docked WTC points for slow over-rate
Pakistan have been fined 40 percent of their match fee and penalised eight World Test Championship (WTC) points for maintaining a slow over-rate during the first Test against Bangladesh, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced. Read More: Pakistan moves up in ICC Test rankings after annual update The sanction followed Pakistan’s performance in the opening Test […]
Pakistan struggle in 268-run chase against Bangladesh
Pakistan faced mounting pressure on the final day of the Dhaka Test as the team lost five wickets while chasing a target of 268 runs against Bangladesh. At 121 for five, Pakistan found themselves in serious trouble with Bangladesh’s bowlers dominating the contest in Mirpur and pushing the visitors closer to defeat. Pakistan’s chase got […]
Pakistan announces Test squad for Bangladesh series
The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh, introducing four new players as part of its preparations for the two-match contest. Read More: Pakistan’s Test cricket season kicks off with Bangladesh match today Shan Masood will continue to lead the Test side, reaffirming the board’s confidence in his leadership. The selection committee […]
PCB may reconsider Shan Masood consultant role
KARACHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is reportedly reconsidering its offer to men’s Test captain Shan Masood for the role of Consultant for International Cricket and Players’ Affairs, sources told Geo Super on Monday. Read More: PCB hands Shan Masood key role as director of international cricket The 36-year-old batter was verbally offered the position […]
PCB hands Shan Masood key role as director of international cricket
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed national Test captain Shan Masood as the new Director of International Cricket Operations, replacing senior administrator Usman Wahla. The announcement was made by PCB Chairman Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi during a dinner reception held in Islamabad on Friday, attended by players, officials, and former cricketers. According to PCB sources, […]
Pakistan Rise to Second in World Test Championship
LAHORE – Pakistan surged to the second spot in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) standings after a stunning 93-run win over South Africa in the opening match of the two-Test series at the Gaddafi Stadium on Wednesday. The victory propelled Shan Masood’s side above Bangladesh, England, India, and Sri Lanka, giving Pakistan a perfect […]