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 […]
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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 […]
Skipper Shan says challenge is to perform consistently after South Africa win
Pakistan men’s Test captain Shan Masood said the challenge was to perform consistently after the Green Shirts’win against South Africa on Wednesday in the first Test. Left-arm spinner Noman Ali was South Africa’s chief tormentor as Pakistan won a gripping first Test by 93 runs at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. Set a daunting 277-run target for […]
Pakistan steady at 107-1 at lunch against South Africa in Lahore Test
LAHORE – Pakistan made a strong recovery after an early blow on the first morning of the Lahore Test against South Africa, reaching 107 for 1 at the lunch break. Opener Abdullah Shafique was dismissed for just 2 runs on the third ball of the match, trapped lbw by Kagiso Rabada. But captain Shan Masood […]
Pakistan Opt to Bat as WTC Campaign Begins Against South Africa in Lahore
LAHORE: Pakistan skipper Shan Masood won the toss and elected to bat first in the opening Test against South Africa at the Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday, launching Pakistan’s World Test Championship (WTC) 2025–27 campaign. Pakistan fielded two frontline spinners, Noman Ali and Sajid Khan, with Shaheen Shah Afridi and Hasan Ali leading the pace attack. […]