Pakistan’s Test team skipper, Shan Masood might be getting replaced as captain after the England Test series.
Sources suggest the decision was made following a devastating defeat to England in the first Test match in Multan as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) considers a change in leadership.
The first Test against England was a historic match for all the wrong reasons. Despite a strong start, with Pakistan posting a massive first innings total of 556, the team suffered a shocking defeat.
England responded with an overwhelming 823 for 4 declared, and Pakistan’s second innings crumbled to just 220 runs, resulting in a loss by an innings and 47 runs. This marked the first time in Test cricket history that a team lost by an innings after scoring over 500 runs in their first innings.
Shan Masood, who had silenced critics with a century on the opening day, found himself under intense scrutiny as the match progressed. His leadership was questioned as England’s batsmen dominated the Pakistani bowlers, and the team’s strategy and execution came under fire.
The defeat in Multan is part of a troubling pattern for Pakistan, who have struggled in recent Test matches. The loss to England follows a 2-0 series defeat to Bangladesh at home, adding to the pressure on Masood and the team.
