Pakistan lost the two-match Test series 2-0 against Bangladesh in May 2026. In the first Test in Dhaka, Pakistan suffered a 104-run defeat and were also penalized 8 World Test Championship points for a slow over-rate. Bangladesh completed the clean sweep with a 78-run victory in the second Test in Sylhet.
"Shan Masood’s position as captain is extremely difficult to sustain. After the Test series defeat against Bangladesh, he has already been asked to step down. Shan has requested officials to give him more opportunities during the West Indies tour and in England. The board currently has limited replacement options, and a decision is expected soon," Saleem Khaliq wrote on X.
Masood scored 103 runs in four innings at an average of 25.75 during the Bangladesh series. Overall, he has scored 2,653 runs in 46 Tests at an average of 30.49, with six centuries and 14 fifties. As captain, he has scored 1,056 runs in 16 Tests at an average of 34.06.
PCB Considering Mohammad Hafeez for Selection Committee or Director Role
"Mohammad Hafeez met with PCB officials and has shown interest to serve for Pakistan cricket if needed. He is likely to be included either in the selection committee or appointed as Director of International Cricket," Khaliq stated.
Younis Khan Emerges as Candidate to Replace Sarfaraz Ahmed
Saleem Khaliq shared that PCB officials are unhappy with the work of current Test head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed. The journalist reported that the board is considering changes to the coaching setup ahead of Pakistan's upcoming tour of the West Indies.
The team struggled throughout the series in Bangladesh and failed to avoid a clean sweep. Notably, the results have increased pressure on the management ahead of the upcoming tours of the West Indies and England.
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