After the England Test series, Shan Masood, the captain of Pakistan’s Test team, may be removed. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) may be considering a leadership change after the team’s crushing defeat to England in the opening Test match in Multan, according to sources.
For all the wrong reasons, the first Test against England was a historic encounter. Pakistan had a fantastic start, scoring a whopping 556 in the first innings, but they were shockingly defeated.
Pakistan lost by an innings and 47 runs as England’s second innings collapsed to just 220 runs in response to England’s commanding 823 for 4 declared.
This was the only occasion in the history of Test cricket matches where a team that had scored more than 500 runs in their opening innings lost by an innings.
As the match went on, Shan Masood, who had quieted his detractors with a century on the first day, came under constant scrutiny.
As England’s batsmen outscored Pakistani bowlers, criticism was leveled at his leadership and the team’s performance and strategy.
Pakistan has struggled in recent Test matches; the loss in Multan is part of a concerning trend for them. The strain on Masood and the squad is increased by the loss to England, which comes after a 2-0 series loss to Bangladesh at home.
The PCB is focusing on selecting a leader who can motivate and steer the group toward improved performance as it assesses its possibilities. Masood’s captaincy is anticipated to be decided upon following the conclusion of the current series against England.
