Former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed named head coach; Pakistan include 4 uncapped for Bangladesh Tests | Cricket News – The Times of India

Former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed named head coach; Pakistan include 4 uncapped for Bangladesh Tests | Cricket News – The Times of India

Sarfaraz Ahmed (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Pakistan have picked a 16-member squad for their upcoming Test series against Bangladesh, with Shan Masood leading the side. Former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed will take charge as head coach, with Asad Shafiq as batting coach and Umar Gul as bowling coach.The team is looking to improve its position in…

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177 balls to history: Pakistan’s Shan Masood breaks Inzamam-ul-Haq’s three-decade-old record; achieve this big feat | Cricket News – The Times of India

177 balls to history: Pakistan’s Shan Masood breaks Inzamam-ul-Haq’s three-decade-old record; achieve this big feat | Cricket News – The Times of India

Shan Masood. (File photo) Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood has set a new record for the fastest double century by a Pakistani in first-class cricket, reaching the milestone in 177 balls and surpassing a long-standing mark held by Inzamam-ul-Haq.Masood achieved the feat while representing Sui Northern Gas against Sahar Associates on the opening day of…

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Following Asia Cup humiliation, PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi stuns cricket world: Test captain becomes administrator | Cricket News – The Times of India

Following Asia Cup humiliation, PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi stuns cricket world: Test captain becomes administrator | Cricket News – The Times of India

Shan Masood is set to join the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) as a consultant for international cricket. The announcement was made by PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Shan Masood has announced that he will step down as Pakistan’s Test captain, following the team’s defeat in the second Test against South Africa…

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First-ever! Serving Test captain appointed to new post on Pakistan cricket board | Cricket News – The Times of India

First-ever! Serving Test captain appointed to new post on Pakistan cricket board | Cricket News – The Times of India

Pakistan Test skipper Shan Masood has reportedly been appointed as the PCB’s Consultant of International Cricket (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed) In a rare and unconventional move, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed Test captain Shan Masood as Consultant of International Cricket and Players’ Affairs.This marks the first time a serving Test captain has been given…

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WTC standings shake-up: Pakistan move past India; end South Africa’s winning streak | Cricket News – The Times of India

WTC standings shake-up: Pakistan move past India; end South Africa’s winning streak | Cricket News – The Times of India

Pakistan’s Shaheen Shah Afridi, left, and teammates congratulate each others after winning the first test cricket match against South Africa, in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Pakistan secured a decisive 93-run victory against world test cricket champion South Africa in the first Test on Wednesday, ending South Africa’s impressive 10-match winning…

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Drama! Pakistan skipper called ‘India captain’ during PAK vs SA 1st Test; video goes viral | Cricket News – The Times of India

Drama! Pakistan skipper called ‘India captain’ during PAK vs SA 1st Test; video goes viral | Cricket News – The Times of India

Pakistan’s Shan Masood bats (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Former South African cricket captain Shaun Pollock made a notable error during commentary on Day 1 of the first Test match between Pakistan and South Africa at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, mistakenly referring to Pakistan’s captain Shan Masood as “captain of India” while describing the crowd’s reaction during the…

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