The test series of both the matches between Pakistan and South Africa was tied at 1-1. Pakistan won the first test match of the series played in Lahore by 93 runs. In the Rawalpindi test match, South Africa had won by 8 wickets. Pakistani captain Shan Masood’s performance in the Test series was excellent and he scored the maximum of 170 runs for his team.
After the end of this test series pakistan cricket The Board (PCB) has taken such a decision, which is being discussed a lot. PCB has appointed Test captain Shan Masood as its consultant for international cricket and player affairs. This decision is extremely unprecedented because perhaps for the first time the captain of a team has also been given administrative responsibility on the board.
However, the PCB did not clarify whether Shan Masood Will he remain the Test captain or will he perform both responsibilities together? According to reports, Pakistani players were informed about this new role of Shan Masood during a dinner organized by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, which was organized in the honor of the South African team.
What will be the role of Shan Masood?
PCB is inviting applications for the post of Director of International Cricket, which is currently vacant. It is believed that Masood will play the role of a consultant on a temporary basis, until a permanent appointment is made to this post. No concrete information was given in the PCB’s statement about what Masood’s responsibilities would be or how long this arrangement would last.
However, the question is being raised whether an active Test captain can work in an administrative position in the board, especially when it is a matter related to players and cricket operations. Shan Masood’s performance as captain has been average. He has captained the Pakistani team in 14 test matches so far. During this period the team won only four matches.
However, Shan Masood’s performance as a batsman has been good in test matches. His appointment is being seen as a unique arrangement for the first time in Pakistan cricket. This decision shows that uncertainty and unexpected decisions are being seen in Pakistan cricket.
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