PCB Retains Shan Masood as Test Captain

ISLAMABAD: (Web Desk) – The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is expected to retain Shan Masood as the national Test captain, while former skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed is likely to be appointed as head coach for the red-ball format, according to sources.

Officials indicate that the formal announcement will be made alongside the schedule for Pakistan’s upcoming Test series against Bangladesh. The move would mark Sarfaraz Ahmed’s first major coaching assignment at the international level, as he is expected to replace Azhar Mahmood in the role.

Sources suggest that Shan Masood’s continuation reflects the PCB’s preference for stability in the longer format, as he has already been handling leadership responsibilities within the Test squad. The restructuring is part of broader planning as Pakistan prepares for a packed Test calendar.

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Pakistan is scheduled to play upcoming Test series against Bangladesh, West Indies, and England. In their most recent Test assignment against South Africa, the series ended in a 1-1 draw, highlighting the team’s mixed but competitive form.

The PCB continues to maintain separate leadership structures across formats, with different coaching and captaincy arrangements for white-ball cricket as part of its ongoing team management strategy.