The Pakistan Cricket Board recently unveiled its central contracts for the 2025–26 season. Test skipper Shan Masood was demoted from Category B to D, while T20 captain Salman Ali Agha earned a promotion from Category C to B. ODI skipper Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam were placed in Category B.
Led by Salman Ali Agha, Pakistan swept Bangladesh 3-0 in a T20I series in Lahore but lost the return leg 2-1 in Bangladesh. They also secured a 2-1 T20I series win against the West Indies but faltered in the ODIs, losing by the same margin.
Salman Ali Agha Emerges as Frontrunner to Replace Mohammad Rizwan as ODI Captain
According to a report by Samaa News, Pakistan cricket is set to undergo major leadership changes in ODIs and Tests, with consultations taking place at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore.
"The Pakistan cricket team is expected to undergo major leadership changes in both the ODI and Test formats, with consultations already underway at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Lahore," according to sources.
Saud Shakeel Likely to Replace Shan Masood as Test Captain
A review meeting held at the NCA earlier this week focused on ensuring stability in captaincy across formats. Apart from the captaincy discussions, there is also a possibility of upgrading Saud’s central contract to Category B.
"Sources suggest the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is weighing multiple options, but Salman Agha and Saud Shakeel are the most likely candidates for formal announcement."
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