Shan Masood: News

02 Nov 2024

Babar Azam

Shan Masood breaks silence on Babar Azam's Test snub 

Pakistan's Test captain Shan Masood has come out in support of Babar Azam after he was dropped from the Test squad.

28 Oct 2024

Mohammad Amir

Mohammad Amir hits out at Ramiz Raja for Masood interview

The Pakistan cricket team recently celebrated a series victory against England, their first home soil triumph since 2021.

PCB central contracts: Babar, Rizwan retained in Category A

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has finally revealed its central contracts list for 25 players. The announcement comes just ahead of the Australia ODI series.

26 Oct 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

Shan Masood lauds Pakistan squad for their resilience versus England

Pakistan defeated England in a thrilling Test series to secure their first home win since 2021.

23 Oct 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan vs England: Hosts name unchanged XI for 3rd Test

Pakistan have announced an unchanged playing XI for the third and final Test match against England, the first time in Shan Masood's eight-Test captaincy career that Pakistan are playing the same team in back-to-back matches.

19 Oct 2024

Brendon McCullum

Brendon McCullum dismisses England's spin concerns ahead of deciding Test

England cricket coach Brendon McCullum has brushed aside worries over his team's performance on spinning tracks, as they gear up for the series decider against Pakistan in Rawalpindi to be held from October 24 onward.

18 Oct 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

Masood lauds Pakistan's 1st home Test win in 4 years

Pakistan cricket team captain, Shan Masood, expressed his relief and satisfaction after the team's first home Test victory in four years.

13 Oct 2024

Babar Azam

Pakistan drop Babar, Shaheen and Naseem for next two Tests

Pakistan have announced major changes to its squad for the upcoming second and third Test matches against England.

13 Oct 2024

Ben Stokes

Pakistan to reuse Multan pitch for 2nd Test against England

Pakistan will be using the same pitch in Multan for the second Test against England. This comes after their innings defeat in the first Test.

13 Oct 2024

Babar Azam

Babar Azam set to be dropped for second Test: Details

Pakistan cricket team star, Babar Azam, is set to be dropped from the national team for the second Test against England.

11 Oct 2024

Mohammad Rizwan

Shan Masood's Test captaincy under threat after Multan upset: Report

Pakistan's Test team captain Shan Masood is reportedly on the chopping block after a crushing defeat against England in the first Test match in Multan.

11 Oct 2024

Shaheen Afridi

Shan Masood urges Pakistan bowlers to learn from England

Pakistan's Test captain, Shan Masood, has asked his team's bowlers to take a leaf out of their England counterparts' book after suffering a shocking defeat in the first Multan Test.

11 Oct 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan captains with centuries in losing cause vs England (Tests)

England demolished Pakistan by an innings and 47 runs in the opening Test in Multan.

11 Oct 2024

Test Cricket

Record-breaking England thrash Pakistan in Multan Test: Decoding the stats 

The England cricket team recorded a comprehensive innings win over Pakistan in the Test series opener in Multan.

10 Oct 2024

Babar Azam

Decoding Babar Azam's struggles against pacers in 2024 (Test matches)

Babar Azam, the star of Pakistan's cricket team, continues his unfortunate run in Test cricket.

08 Oct 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan captains to register 150-plus scores against England in Tests

Pakistan cricket team captain Shan Masood scored his maiden Test century as skipper on Day 1 of the Multan Test against England.

08 Oct 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

Presenting the highest 2nd-wicket partnerships for Pakistan in Tests

Pakistan's Test captain Shan Masood and opening batter Abdullah Shafique created a new record with their stunning partnership in the opening Test against England in Multan.

07 Oct 2024

Babar Azam

Nasser Hussain praises England's efforts on Day 1 against Pakistan

Former England captain, Nasser Hussain, has praised the English cricket team for their effort on the opening day

07 Oct 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

Multan Test: Pakistan demolish England on Day 1 (328/4)

Despite an early blow, Pakistan remained in the driving seat on Day 1 of the 1st Test against England in Multan.

07 Oct 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

Shan Masood surpasses 2,000 Test runs with 151-run knock: Stats

Pakistan cricket team skipper, Shan Masood, surpassed a tally of 2,000 Test runs with a splendid 151-run knock versus England on Day 1 of the first encounter in Multan on Monday.

07 Oct 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan captain Shan Masood slams his fifth Test ton: Stats

Pakistan's Test captain Shan Masood has slammed his fifth century in the format.

06 Oct 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan's Test drought: Shan Masood seeks inspiration from past performance

Pakistan's Test cricket team is gearing up to end a three-year winless streak on home turf.

06 Oct 2024

Babar Azam

Pakistan vs England: Afridi, Jamal return for 1st Test

Team Pakistan has announced its playing XI for the first Test against England, set to commence on October 6 in Multan.

06 Oct 2024

Jason Gillespie

Jason Gillespie dismisses Pakistan players' request for flat pitch

Jason Gillespie, the coach of Pakistan's cricket team, has reportedly dismissed a request from his players for a flat pitch in their upcoming Test series against England.

05 Oct 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

R Ashwin expresses concern over Pakistan cricket's current state

Veteran Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has voiced his concerns about the current state of cricket in Pakistan.

24 Sep 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

Will Shan Masood lead Pakistan in England Test series?

Shan Masood, who recently Pakistan in the Bangladesh Test series, is expected to retain his position for the upcoming series against England.

22 Sep 2024

Babar Azam

Babar Azam, Shan Masood to attend PCB's strategic workshop

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has organized a day-long workshop, named the "Strategic Connection Camp," to discuss the future of Pakistan cricket.

16 Sep 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

Will Mohammad Rizwan replace Babar Azam as Pakistan's white-ball captain?

Former Pakistan cricketer, Basit Ali, has suggested that Mohammad Rizwan should replace Babar Azam as the new white-ball skipper.

10 Sep 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan coaches Kirsten, Gillespie advise against hasty captaincy changes

Pakistan's cricket team coaches, Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillespie, have urged the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) not to hastily change captains following recent underwhelming performances.

06 Sep 2024

Babar Azam

R Ashwin expresses sympathy for Pakistan's Test captain Shan Masood

India's seasoned spin all-rounder, Ravichandran Ashwin, has expressed his sympathy for Pakistan's Test captain Shan Masood.

Bangladesh register maiden Test series triumph over Pakistan: Stats

Bangladesh have scripted history by registering their maiden Test series triumph over Pakistan.

2nd Test: Bangladesh eye historic series win against Pakistan

Bangladesh are on the cusp of winning a historic Test series against Pakistan.

31 Aug 2024

Taskin Ahmed

Shan Masood, Saim Ayub slam fifties against Bangladesh: Key stats 

Pakistan's cricket team captain Shan Masood hammered a fine half-century on Day 2 of the second Test against Bangladesh at the Rawalpindi cricket stadium.

26 Aug 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

Waqar Younis to step down from PCB advisory role

Former Pakistan cricket team captain and legendary pacer Waqar Younis is reportedly planning to resign from his position as the Advisor of Cricket Affairs to PCB chairman, Mohsin Naqvi.

26 Aug 2024

Shaheen Afridi

Shaheen Afridi abrubtly takes Shan Masood's arm off his shoulder

Bangladesh scripted history by recording their maiden Test win over Pakistan as they clinched the series opener in Rawalpindi by 10 wickets.

25 Aug 2024

Pakistan Cricket Team

Shan Masood reflects on Pakistan's historic Test defeat to Bangladesh

Pakistan cricket team's captain, Shan Masood, has expressed his disappointment following the team's embarrassing 10-wicket defeat to Bangladesh in the 1st Test in Rawalpindi.

24 Aug 2024

Mushfiqur Rahim

Mushfiqur Rahim surpasses Tamim Iqbal with 11th Test century: Details 

Bangladesh's veteran keeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim has added another feather to his already illustrious hat.

23 Aug 2024

Mohammad Rizwan

PAK vs BAN: Mohammad Rizwan denied double-ton after declaration

The first Test match between Pakistan and Bangladesh, currently underway in Rawalpindi, has been marked by controversy.

21 Aug 2024

Litton Das

Shan Masood's controversial dismissal sparks dispute in Pakistan-Bangladesh Test

Shan Masood, the captain of Pakistan's cricket team, was involved in a heated dispute with umpires Adrian Holdstock and Richard Kettleborough.

20 Aug 2024

Jonny Bairstow

Jonny Bairstow to make Yorkshire return in County Championship: Details 

Jonny Bairstow is set to make his season debut for Yorkshire in the upcoming County Championship match against Sussex.

21 Jun 2024

Vitality Blast

Shan Masood bizarrely survives run-out due to lesser-known MCC law

The 2024 T20 Blast game between Yorkshire and Lancashire witnessed some bizarre turn of events on Thursday.

06 Jan 2024

Josh Hazlewood

Josh Hazlewood registers his best Test figures against Pakistan

Josh Hazlewood was instrumental to Australia's eight-wicket triumph in the recently concluded third and final Test against Pakistan in Sydney.

Sydney Test: Can Pakistan avoid whitewash against Australia?

Australia will look to extend their dominance over Pakistan in the third and final Test.

Australia thrash Pakistan in Boxing Day Test to seal series

Australia defeated Pakistan by 79 runs in the second and Boxing Day Test in Melbourne to seal the three-match series 2-1.

29 Dec 2023

Babar Azam

Boxing Day Test: Shan Masood smokes twin fifties against Australia

Pakistan captain Shan Masood has smoked twin fifties in the ongoing second and Boxing Day Test against Australia in Melbourne.

28 Dec 2023

Nathan Lyon

Boxing Day Test: Nathan Lyon claims four-fer against Pakistan

Veteran Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon claimed four wickets in the second innings of the ongoing second and Boxing Day Test against Pakistan in Melbourne.

28 Dec 2023

Pat Cummins

Pat Cummins claims his fifth Test fifer as captain

Australian skipper Pat Cummins delivered a breathtaking spell in the second innings of the ongoing second Test against Pakistan in Melbourne.

27 Dec 2023

Pakistan Cricket Team

Boxing Day Test: Australia tighten grip over Pakistan

Australia have tightened their grip over Pakistan in the ongoing second and Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.

27 Dec 2023

Pakistan Cricket Team

Shan Masood smokes his maiden Test fifty as captain

Veteran batter Shan Masood has smoked his maiden Test fifty as Pakistan captain.

16 Dec 2023

Imam-ul-Haq

Imam-ul-Haq smokes his fifth 50-plus Test score against Australia

Star Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq smoked a fine half-century against Australia in the Test series opener in Perth.

Australia and Pakistan announce their teams for opening Test: Details

Australia and Pakistan have named their respective playing XIs for the opening Test match in Perth, starting December 14.

1st Test: Can spirited Pakistan challenge Australia in Perth?

Pakistan will begin their three-match Test series against Australia in Perth on December 14 as they aim to write a new chapter in history.

02 Dec 2023

Pakistan Cricket Team

Decoding Pakistan cricket team's Test stats on Australian soil

Pakistan will begin their three-match Test series against Australia on December 14 at the Optus Stadium in Perth.

Pakistan announce 18-member squad for Australia Test series

Pakistan Cricket Board announced their 18-member squad for the upcoming Test series against Australia, which will start from December 14.

17 Nov 2023

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan cricket undergoes several changes: Decoding the scenario

The Pakistan cricket team is undergoing some significant changes following their dismal outing in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup.

16 Nov 2023

Pakistan Cricket Team

Shan Masood appointed Pakistan's Test captain: His stats and records 

Shan Masood has been appointed the Test captain of the Pakistan cricket team.

09 Aug 2023

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan announce squads for Asia Cup, Afghanistan ODIs: Details here

Pakistan announced an 18-member squad for their ODI series against Afghanistan and the impending Asia Cup, starting this month.

27 Jul 2023

Mohammad Rizwan

SL vs PAK, Mohammad Rizwan scores half-century on Test return

Mohammad Rizwan has smoked a half-century upon his return to the Pakistan Test XI.

26 Jul 2023

Pakistan Cricket Team

SL vs PAK, 2nd Test: Abdullah Shafique smashes fourth century

Pakistan opener Abdullah Shafique slammed a brilliant ton against Sri Lanka on Day 3 of the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club.

24 Jul 2023

Pakistan Cricket Team

SL vs PAK, 2nd Test: Masood hammers seventh Test half-century

Shan Masood played a decisive fifty-run knock against Sri Lanka on day one of the second Test in Colombo.

23 Oct 2022

India vs Pakistan

IND vs PAK: Shan Masood slams his third T20I fifty

Pakistan top-order batter Shan Masood slammed an unbeaten 52 in the ICC T20 World Cup Super 12 clash against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

21 Oct 2022

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan's Shan Masood taken for scans after suffering freak injury

Pakistan cricket team batter Shan Masood has been taken to the hospital for scans after being hit on the side of his head during a nets session at the MCG.

15 Sep 2022

Pakistan Cricket Team

Pakistan announce their squad for T20 World Cup; Shaheen returns

Pakistan have announced their 15-member squad for the impending ICC T20 World Cup slated in Australia.

11 Feb 2022

Pakistan Super League

Decoding Multan Sultans' terrific run in the PSL 7 season

Defending Pakistan Super League (PSL) champions Multan Sultans have become the first side to reach the playoffs in the ongoing seventh edition.

ICC Test Rankings: Woakes climbs to seventh spot among all-rounders

England all-rounder Chris Woakes has moved to the seventh spot in the latest ICC Test Rankings for all-rounders.

#EnglandvsPakistan: Records broken by Shan Masood on Day 2

Pakistan seem to have the upper hand in the ongoing first Test against England, at the moment.

England vs Pakistan, first Test: Key moments of Day 2

After resuming Day 2 on 139/2, Pakistan managed to get past the 300-run mark (326/10) after Shan Masood slammed 156.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh, 1st Test: List of records broken

Pakistan beat Bangladesh by an innings and 44 runs in the first Test.

1st Test, Pakistan vs Bangladesh: Records scripted by Babar Azam

Pakistan took the impetus in the first Test match against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi.

23 Nov 2019

Test Cricket

Australia vs Pakistan, 1st Test: Records scripted so far

Hosts Australia put in a commendable shift at home as they piled on the runs in the opening innings of the first Test against Pakistan in Brisbane.