LAHORE: Pakistan Test skipper Shan Masood is likely to be removed from his role, with Salman Ali Agha expected to replace him following key Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) meetings scheduled for June 12 and 13.
The meeting will be held under the supervision of PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, with major appointments and changes expected in the team management.
According to sources, the two-day meeting will focus on several important matters, including appointments to key positions and a possible reshuffle within the national team’s management setup.
Sources privy to the matter also revealed a significant decision regarding the future of Pakistan’s Test captain is also likely to be discussed.
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Following Pakistan’s poor performances in Test cricket, the board is reportedly considering removing Shan Masood as Test captain. T20I captain Salman Ali Agha is being considered as a potential replacement to lead the side in the longest format.
Meanwhile, former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez is likely to be appointed as Director International, while other major changes within the team management are also expected.
It is worth mentioning that Shan Masood was appointed Pakistan’s Test captain in January 2024 after Babar Azam stepped down from the role.
However, Pakistan’s Test record under Masood has been disappointing. During his tenure, the national side has won only four of its 16 Test matches.
Among the most notable setbacks were whitewashes against Bangladesh in both home and away Test series. Besides this, Masood’s individual batting performances have also declined during the same period.
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