The turmoil is going on in the Pakistan cricket. The captaincy saga is going on. After a heartbreaking defeat against Bangladesh on their own home soil, a lot of buzz was going over their Test captaincy. Speculation was going on Shan Masood’s future as Pakistan’s Test captain. But as per reports, he is likely to retain his position and lead the team in the upcoming Test series.
Masood is Likely to Retain His Position:
Since the last few times, Pakistan Cricket has been going through a lot of setbacks. In major ICC events and even in the bilateral series, their poor performance is citing huge criticism. After Babar Azam stepped down from the Test captaincy, Shan Masood was selected as the captain of the longest format. But Pakistan suffered even in his captaincy too.
In the last series against Bangladesh, Pakistan had a nightmare. On their home soil, they faced a defeat against the visitors by a massive 2-0 margin. After that, the team and Pakistani Test skipper Shan Masood faced harsh criticism. Shan Masood, despite the struggles under his leadership, is expected to remain as Pakistan’s Test captain. There were earlier rumors about his removal, but recent reports indicate a change in direction.
Masood is likely to be given another chance to prove his abilities. This decision suggests the board is still confident in his potential to lead the team to success, despite previous setbacks.
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Some More Drops from the Squad:
Pakistan is gearing up to take on England in a three-match Test series next month. The Pakistan Cricket Board selectors are expected to announce the Test squad following the Champions Cup final. In preparation, Shan Masood will meet with head coach Jason Gillespie and national selectors Muhammad Yousuf and Asad Shafiq this week to discuss strategies for the upcoming series.
According to reports from Cricket Pakistan, there may be significant changes to the squad before stepping into the new series. Concerns about the performance of opening batters Abdullah Shafique and Saim Ayub have been prominent for some time. Khurram Shehzad’s form is not up to the mark. They are failing to perform in the pressured situation. Additionally, star batter Babar Azam has struggled is still over. Over 15+ Test matches, he is out of the form.
The performances in the Pakistan One Day Cup will be critical for determining the final squad. Moreover, adjustments in the bowling department could lead to further inclusion or exclusion of players. The upcoming discussions will be vital for shaping the team’s future direction.
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