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Pakistan’s national cricket team may soon have a new test leader, as Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) studies changes in the workforce. According to the latest reports, the middle order whisk and the vice-chapter Saud Shakeel is likely to replace Shan Masood As a test captain of Pakistan as part of the plans.
Pakistan fought at the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25, finishing in ninth place. Its disappointing campaign concluded with a two parties series Against the West Indies, which ended in a 1-1 tie. The National Cricket team will seek to improve in the next championship cycle.
Saud Shakeel is likely to replace Shan Masood as Pakistan Testing Patron – Report
According to Geo News, Saud Shakeel, who is the Vice-Capitan, is likely to replace Shan Masood as a test captain. Although Pakistan’s cricket board has not confirmed the development, the decision is almost completed.
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“According to sources, it is expected that the 29-year-old Blend of Order, who will serve as a vice-chic, will replace Shan Masood as part of the widest structural reforms of Pakistan’s cricket,” says the report.
“Although an official announcement of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is still expected, sources suggest that the decision is almost completed.”
Shan Masood designated in 2023 but cannot be delivered as captain and whisk
Shan Masood was designated by the end of 2023, but could not be given as much as a captain and a batter. The team won only three wins in 12 tests and has been under its leadership. His inconsistent actions and strategies have raised concerns within the management of the team and the selectors.
In contrast, Saud Shakeel has appeared as a key player in the red ball cricket. The PCB considers it a long -term option. Saud Shakeel demonstrated his leadership credentials during PSL 10, where he guided Quetta Gladiators at the top of the league stage with six victories in nine games.
It is worth mentioning that Pakistan’s next test task is set for October 2025, when they will host South Africa for a series of several formats with two tests, three international one day and three T20is.
Pakistan ended at the bottom of the World ICC Campaign 2023-25
Pakistan launched its campaign for the 2023-25 World ICC Test Championship with a 2-0 series victory over Sri Lanka. However, they lost their impulse with a series of poor performances.
Pakistan suffered a defeat by 3-0 to AustraliaWith Shan Masood in his debut work as a red ball captain. This series presented several defects in the approach and leadership of the side.
To get worse, Pakistan faced an amazing 2-0 loss to Bangladesh, which shocked the fans and added pressure on Shan’s leadership. Despite the setback, Pakistan showed a certain resilience with a narrow 2-1 series victory over England.
Any hope that is to reach the WTC final was raised after a 2-0 series defeat in South Africa, achieving a deeply disappointing campaign.
