SaralnamaThe Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed Shan Masood as Test captain for the 2025-27 World Test Championship. Masood keeps his role despite Pakistan's last-place finish in the 2023-25 cycle. The team won only 3 out of 12 matches. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and coach Azhar Mahmood gave Masood control of the Test team. A five-member panel will select the squad. Masood replaced Babar Azam in late 2023. He scored centuries against England and South Africa as captain. Pakistan's first match of the new cycle is at home against South Africa in October. Fans can follow cricket updates for more information. (Updated 23 Sep 2025, 22:19 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed Shan Masood as Test captain for the 2025-27 World Test Championship
- Masood keeps his role despite Pakistan's last-place finish in the 2023-25 cycle
- The team won only 3 out of 12 matches