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Salman Agha To Replace Shan Masood As Pakistan Test Captain: Report
Pakistan Cricket Board: Pakistan cricket is all set to see another change in Test captaincy with Salman Agha replacing Shan Masood who has a disappointing stint in the last three years.
Masood has lost 12 of the 16 Tests he has captained since the tour of Australia in December 2023 with fourth straight loss to Bangladesh last month.
Masood is the only captain from the top nine countries – excluding Bangladesh, Ireland and Afghanistan – losing his first 12 Tests in the 150-year history of the longer format, excluding Bangladesh and Zimbabwe.
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'We Did Not Take Advantage Of A Good Start': Pakistan Skipper Masood After 104-run Defeat To Bangladesh
Najmul Hossain Shanto: Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood acknowledged that his team could not take advantage of key moments after they lost to Bangladesh by 104 runs in the first Test at Mirpur. This defeat gave Bangladesh a 1-0 lead in the series and marked their third consecutive Test win over Pakistan.
Getting Off To A Good Start Will Be Key For SA Against India: Graeme Smith
SA20 India Day: As South Africa prepare for their two-Test series against India beginning in Kolkata on Friday, former captain Graeme Smith said the visitors’ top order must find a way to blunt Jasprit Bumrah’s lethal opening spells before India’s spinners come into play.
Shan Masood To Step Down As Pakistan Test Captain, Set To Join PCB As Consultant
Shan Masood is going to step down as Pakistan Test captain, making known his desire a day after losing the second match against South Africa in Rawalpindi, and will soon join the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) as a consultant for international cricket.
Leicestershire Sign Pakistan Test Captain Shan Masood On All-format Deal
Uptonsteel County Ground: Leicestershire have signed Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood on an all-format deal for the 2025 season.
Two-tier Test System Should Be On A Relegation And Promotion Basis, Says Shan Masood
The Sydney Morning Herald: Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood has backed the proposed two-tier system in red-ball cricket but asserted that "it should be on a relegation and promotion basis" to make it more exciting.
We Would Like To Finish WTC Cycle On A Winning Note: Shan Masood Ahead Of WI Tests
ICC World Test Championship: Ahead of the first Test against West Indies, Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood said the team would like to finish their World Test Championship (WTC) cycle on a winning team. Pakistan will face West Indies in the two-match Test series commencing at the Multan Cricket Stadium from January 17. The second Test will also be played at the same venue starting on January 25.
Return Of Shahzad, Abbas A Welcome Development For Pakistan Test Team: Masood
World Test Championship Final: Ahead of playing the Boxing Day Test against South Africa at the SuperSport Park on Thursday, Pakistan skipper Shan Masood said the return of pacers Khurram Shahzad and Mohammad Abbas is a welcome development for his team.
Masood Backs Babar Azam’s 'break' From Test Cricket To Regain Form
Babar Azam: Pakistan’s Test captain, Shan Masood, believes that Babar Azam’s "break" from the Test squad will help him return to form, rather than harm his confidence or career. Babar, one of Pakistan’s most prominent players, was omitted from the squad for the last two Tests against England following a prolonged dry spell. Despite missing Babar’s presence, Pakistan claimed the series 2-1.
Jordan Cox Poised For England Test Debut On New Zealand Tour
With Ollie Pope: England wicketkeeper Jordan Cox is set to make his Test debut during the upcoming tour of New Zealand, as first-choice keeper Jamie Smith is expected to miss part of the series due to the birth of his first child.
When Stokes Got Injured, I Saw It As My Chance For Test Recall: Sam Curran
Sri Lanka Test: England allrounder Sam Curran expressed his frustration for not being considered for the Tests recall and also being overlooked for the Pakistan Test when skipper Ben Stokes got injured, saying he was bit gutted to be snubbed.
ICC Congratulates Richie Richardson On 50 Test Milestone
The International Cricket Council: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday has congratulated Richie Richardson for reaching the landmark of being the match referee in 50 Test matches, which he achieved by taking the field for the ongoing first England-Pakistan Test at Multan.
We've Tried To Maintain Consistency In Selection: Shan Masood On Multan Test Playing 11
Shaheen Shah Afridi: Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood said that they have maintained consistency in the selection after announcing the playing 11 for the first Test against England in Multan beginning from Monday.
BGT: Gillespie Opines Bowling Quartet 'will Do The Job' For Australia
New Delhi: Pakistan Test head coach Jason Gillespie has backed Australia to beat India in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, citing the strength of their bowling quartet -- Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon.
We Need To Focus On How To Improve: Pakistan's Shan Masood After Series Defeat To Bangladesh
Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood claimed the responsibility for the team's 2-0 whitewash against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi and stressed making improvements in the red-ball side for the hectic home season.
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