Shan Masood Likely to Replace Sarfaraz Ahmed As Pakistan Cricket Team’s Test Captain
Another name being considered for Test captaincy is senior batsman Azhar Ali. Meanwhile, some experts called for middle-order batsman Asad Shafiq to be named as Test skipper but PCB is unwilling to hand him the responsibility.
Opening batsman Shan Masood has emerged as the likely replacement of Sarfaraz Ahmed for the Pakistan cricket team’s Test captaincy. As per various reports, Sarfaraz will continue to lead the team in One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and T20Is. Following the failure in ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 (CWC 2019), Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) committee is meeting on August 02 and the decision to appoint Masood as Test captain could be taken there. Mohammad Amir’s Test Retirement Was on the Cards for a Long While, Says Coach Mickey Arthur.
Another name being considered for Test captaincy is senior batsman Azhar Ali. Meanwhile, some experts called for middle-order batsman Asad Shafiq to be named as Test skipper but PCB is unwilling to hand him the responsibility.
Masood made his Test debut in 2013 and since then has been struggling to cement his place in the side. In 15 Test matches, Masood has scored just 793 runs. The 29-year-old batsman has hit one century and five half-centuries. The left-hander showed signs of good form during the Test matches on Pakistan’s tour of South Africa 2018-19. He scored two half-centuries in six outings. Pakistan Cricketer Hasan Ali All Set to Marry Indian Girl Shamia Arzoo in Dubai
Earlier this month, current captain Sarfaraz addressed the media after and said it was up to PCB whether they want to retain him as the captain or not. “It’s not that I’m saying I refuse to resign. All I’m saying is the decision rests with the PCB, the same way as the decision to appoint me captain was taken by them. I’m sure they’ll take the decision that’s best for Pakistan,” said Sarfaraz.
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