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  Pakistan cricket in turmoil again? Test captain and coach's future to be decided, new options emerge

  Cricket | June 10, 2026 17:09 IST

  Shan Masood's captaincy is in danger after Pakistan's latest 2-0 drubbing against Bangladesh away from home. Masood and Test head coach Sarfaraz Khan can both lose their jobs as new options emerge for the Pakistan Cricket Board.

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  End of road for Sarfaraz Ahmed, Shan Masood? PCB mulls of major changes after Bangladesh drubbing

  Cricket | June 07, 2026 21:44 IST

  The Pakistan Cricket Board is reportedly considering major changes to the Test setup after Bangladesh handed Pakistan a humiliating 2-0 series defeat, with head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and captain Shan Masood facing uncertain futures.

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  Shan Masood leaves captaincy future to PCB after 12 defeats in 16 Test matches

  Cricket | May 20, 2026 15:53 IST

  Shan Masood left his captaincy future to the PCB after Pakistan’s 78-run defeat to Bangladesh in Sylhet. Pakistan have now lost 12 of 16 Tests under him, while Masood urged structural reforms instead of emotional or wholesale changes.

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  Najmul Shanto becomes Bangladesh's most successful captain, Shan hit another low after 2-0 sweep

  Cricket | May 20, 2026 14:28 IST

  Bangladesh registered their second consecutive Test series sweep over Pakistan after defeating the Men in Green 2-0 at home. Najmul Hossain Shanto has become the most successful Bangladesh captain with the sweep.

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  Shan Masood breaks Inzamam-ul-Haq's 33-year-old record with double-century in first-class cricket

  Cricket | December 30, 2025 9:35 IST

  Even as Pakistan are not playing many Test matches, their captain Shan Masood is making every possible effort to keep himself relevant. Masood smashes the fastest double century by a Pakistani batter, eclipsing legendary Inzamam-ul-Haq's record set way back in 1992.

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  Shan Masood appointed as new consultant of Pakistan cricket

  Cricket | October 24, 2025 22:57 IST

  Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood has been appointed Consultant of International Cricket at the PCB. His dual role comes amid board restructuring, with the 36-year-old set to advise on tours and team management while continuing as Test skipper.

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  Both teams scoring 600 runs won't benefit anyone: Pakistan captain on having turning tracks at home

  Cricket | October 11, 2025 17:19 IST

  Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood reiterated that the hosts need to have a home advantage, and the flat tracks weren't helping anyone, with the runs being scored without any result. Pakistan and South Africa will begin their campaign in the new WTC cycle with the two-match series on Sunday.

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  Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan picked as Pakistan announce squad for South Africa Test series

  Cricket | September 30, 2025 12:45 IST

  Pakistan have announced their 18-member squad for the Test series against South Africa at home. As expected, Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan have been picked as Pakistan are playing Tests for the first time since January 2025

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  Shan Masood demoted to D in PCB's central contract, set to continue as Pakistan Test captain

  Cricket | September 23, 2025 23:34 IST

  Shan Masood, demoted to D category in PCB contracts, will continue as Pakistan Test captain for the 2025-27 WTC cycle. Despite mixed results, PCB trusts his leadership as Pakistan prepares to face South Africa in a crucial home series starting in October.

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  Pakistan's Test captain dropped to lowest category in 2025-26 central contracts

  Cricket | August 19, 2025 13:37 IST

  Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the list of centrally contracted players for the 2025-26 season today. Among other players, they shockingly demoted their Test captain, Shan Masood, to the lowest category.

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  Shan Masood loses his cool on journalist after Pakistan's loss, says 'you can't disrespect players'

  Cricket | January 27, 2025 18:26 IST

  Pakistan captain Shan Masood wasn't pleased with the media after losing the second Test against the West Indies by 120 runs. Masood was asked whether he would be willing to step down as captain or would wait for the Pakistan Cricket Board to do it.

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  Pakistan captain Shan Masood reacts to 'no wickets for pacers' criticism, gives India's example

  Cricket | January 20, 2025 8:42 IST

  All 20 wickets were taken by the Pakistan spinners for a third Test match in a row at home but that didn't count as a problem for skipper Shan Masood. Pakistan took a 1-0 lead in the two-match series against the West Indies in Multan.

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  Pakistan reveal playing XI for first Test against West Indies, Muhammad Hurraira set for debut

  Cricket | January 16, 2025 21:40 IST

  Pakistan named their playing eleven for the Test series opener against West Indies starting on January 17 in Multan. The young batter Muhhamad Hurraira beat Imam-Ul-Haq to grab the opening spot alongside captain Shan Masood.

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  PAK vs WI Live Streaming: When and where to watch Pakistan vs West Indies Tests live on TV, online?

  Cricket | January 16, 2025 19:41 IST

  PAK vs WI Test live streaming: Pakistan will look to make a comeback from their 2-0 Test series loss against South Africa when they take on another struggling side West Indies in the two-match Test series starting on January 17 in Multan.

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  Shan Masood praises Babar Azam for stepping up when team lost Saim Ayub to injury at Newlands

  Cricket | January 06, 2025 23:27 IST

  Shan Masood and Babar Azam notched-up a record 205-run stand for the opening wicket after being forced to a follow-on in the second innings of the second Test against South Africa. Masood has heaped praise on Babar for stepping up to open when team lost Saim Ayub.

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  Shan Masood breaks all-time Pakistan record, misses Tendulkar's historic feat during Newlands Test

  Cricket | January 06, 2025 18:15 IST

  Shan Masood led Pakistan's fightback against South Africa after being forced to follow on in the second Test at Newlands, Cape Town. Masood has shattered an all-time Pakistan record but fell short of a historic feat of legendary Sachin Tendulkar.

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  India TV Sports Wrap on January 6: Today's top 10 trending news stories

  Other Sports | January 06, 2025 9:02 IST

  Pakistan with a valiant opening stand between Shan Masood and Babar Azam made a match out of it in the second Test in Cape Town while Australia qualified for the World Test Championship final after beating 3-1 in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Here's a look at the top 10 sports stories on January 6.

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  Shan Masood, Babar Azam shatter Test record with valiant partnership after following-on in Cape Town

  Cricket | January 06, 2025 7:28 IST

  Pakistan staged a valiant fightback in their second innings after being bowled out for 194 in the first. Following-on, Pakistan almost had a spotless finish to the day before they lost Babar Azam in the wee hours of the third day. The visitors are still 208 runs behind South Africa.

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  Shan Masood creates history, becomes first Pakistan captain to hit Test hundred in South Africa

  Cricket | January 05, 2025 21:51 IST

  Shan Masood has etched his name into the history books by becoming the first Pakistan captain to hit a Test hundred in South Africa. Shan went unbeaten on 102 at stumps on Day 3 after the Men in Green were asked to follow on in the second Test against the Proteas.

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  PSL 2025: Shan Masood among 6 players relegated; Babar, Shaheen retained - check full list

  Cricket | January 05, 2025 15:00 IST

  45 players were retained ahead of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) draft by six teams. Six players were relegated one category lower while nine overseas players were retained with the rest being the local ones. The 2025 edition of the PSL is set to take place in the April-May window.