Former Pakistan Test Captain Reportedly Falls Out of Favor With Selectors

Former Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood has reportedly fallen out of favor with the selectors and team management despite being the country's leading run-scorer in Test cricket since January 2025.

Key points

• Pakistan Set for Major Test Team Shake-Up Ahead of Sri Lanka Series.
• He scored 397 runs in five matches last year at an average of approximately 40, followed by 376 runs in six matches this year.
• With Mike Hesson additionally taking charge as Pakistan's Test coach, the team management has reportedly decided to focus on younger players.
• Last year, the PCB additionally appointed him as a consultant for International Cricket and Players' Affairs.
• Masood has been left out of Pakistan's squad for the upcoming two-Test series against Bangladesh.

Masood has been left out of Pakistan's squad for the upcoming two-Test series against Bangladesh. Although the 37-year-old is not fully fit, reports suggest he has been informed that he is no longer part of the team's future intends.

Nevertheless, Masood's exclusion has raised questions, particularly given his recent batting performances. The left-handed batter scored 95 runs in his last Test innings against England and has accumulated 773 runs since January 2025, the most by any Pakistani batter during this period.

He scored 397 runs in five matches last year at an average of approximately 40, followed by 376 runs in six matches this year. While Mohammad Rizwan follows with 643, babar Azam is second on the list with 720 runs.

As 36-year-old fast bowler Mohammad Abbas has been included in the squad despite both players being among Pakistan's top performers, the decision to move on from Masood has additionally raised questions concerning the team's age policy.

Meanwhile, reports suggest that Masood's relationship with PCB authorities may have contributed to his exclusion. Pakistan vs New Zealand Test Series Faces Scheduling Challenge.

During a session with board office-holders some time ago, Masood reportedly criticized certain individuals within the PCB. His comments afterwards reached the office-holders concerned. This person allegedly became unhappy with him and decided to drop him at the first opportunity.

Masood had previously been removed from the Test captaincy after Pakistan's continued poor performances.

Last year, the PCB additionally appointed him as a consultant for International Cricket and Players' Affairs. Nevertheless, he chose to stay away from administrative responsibilities to focus on his playing career. The former captain is at present not participating in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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Taken together, the developments around former Pakistan Test Captain Reportedly Falls Out of Favor With Selectors point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.