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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is reportedly reevaluating its offer to men’s Test captain Shan Masood for the position of Consultant International Cricket and Players’ Affairs, with insiders citing his packed playing schedule as a key factor.
The 36-year-old batter was verbally offered the role in October, a move confirmed at the time through a brief press release and a social media post.
While the social media post remains online, the press release has since been removed, fueling speculation about the board’s reconsideration.
The PCB has appointed Shan Masood as Consultant International Cricket and Players’ Affairs.
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Sources indicate that Masood’s ongoing commitments as Pakistan’s Test captain are making it increasingly difficult for him to manage dual responsibilities.
The PCB is believed to be weighing the practicality of having Masood simultaneously lead the Test side and assume a high-level administrative role.
The consultancy position was advertised by the PCB following the resignation of Usman Wahla from the Director of International Cricket Operations role.
While the exact duties assigned to Shan Masood were not publicly specified, the advertised responsibilities for the role include planning and organising international cricket events.
The role also included preparing MOUs for home and overseas tours across all national and age-group teams, developing tournament budgets and logistics, and overseeing ICC meetings, negotiations, and FTP tour itineraries.
Shan Masood, who made his international debut against South Africa in 2013, has represented Pakistan in 44 Tests, nine ODIs, and 19 T20Is.
He has also captained the Test side in 14 matches, winning four and losing ten, with his most recent stint ending in a 1-1 draw against South Africa.
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