Shan Masood

'Sometimes, people need a break': Shan backs Babar to return stronger after drop

Asked about Babar's future, Shan told the BBC's 'Stumped' podcast on Saturday: "I think he's one of the best batsmen in the world. I'm nobody to deny him a future. He has every quality to be one of the greatest batsmen in Test cricket.

Pakistan need stability after famous England win: Masood

Masood's team thrashed England by nine wickets in the third and final Test inside three days in Rawalpindi for a 2-1 series win.

England win a 'relief' for Pakistan

The 152-run victory was Pakistan's first home win since February 2021 and came after they were thumped by an innings in the first Test on the same Multan pitch.

England 96-1 after Salman's century lifts Pakistan to 556

England finished the second day of the first Test in Multan on a solid 96-1 on Tuesday in reply to Pakistan's mammoth 556 that was boosted by a fiery century from Agha Salman.

Multan Test / Masood, Abdullah centuries lift Pakistan to 328-4

Masood's brilliant 151 was his first hundred for four years, while Shafique also returned to form with 102 as the pair put on a solid 253-run stand for the second wicket after Pakistan won the toss and batted.

Masood hits first ton in four years

Captain Shan Masood scored his first century in four years to lift Pakistan to 233-1 at tea on the opening day of the first Test against England on Monday.

Ex-Pakistan captain Yousuf quits as selector ahead of England series

Former captain Mohammad Yousuf quit as a Pakistan selector "for personal reasons" on Sunday, just a week before the team begin a home Test series against England.

Under-pressure Masood to lead Pakistan in England Tests

Shan Masood will continue to lead Pakistan in the upcoming series against England, despite losing his first five Tests as captain.

Masood apologies to fans after defeat against Bangladesh

"We all are disappointed, the whole of Pakistan is disappointed," said Masood, who has lost all four matches as Test captain since being appointed last year.

May 2, 2023
May 2, 2023

Rizwan unhappy with number five slot in Pakistan order

While Rizwan has excelled in the finisher's role at five, helping his team win both games, he said he did not want to stay there.

November 5, 2022
November 5, 2022

Pakistan focus on taking two points from Bangladesh game: Masood

Pakistan batter Shan Masood on Saturday praised his team's character in battling back to stay in the hunt for a semi-finals spot after losing their first two matches at the Twenty20 World Cup. And the 33-year-old also mentioned that now their focus will be to win the Super 12 game against Bangladesh in Adelaide tomorrow.

September 18, 2022
September 18, 2022

Sister’s death made me look at life differently: Shan Masood

There is a life beyond cricket and Shan Masood got a whole new perspective when he lost his beloved sister. As he geared up to make his T20I debut against England, the lanky left-hander spoke about how he feels blessed to be wearing the Pakistan green and doesn’t want to carry the baggage of pressure.

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