Shan Masood fights to keep his Test captaincy as Pakistan struggles

Shan Masood, Pakistan’s Test cricket captain, is pushing hard to save his job after two big losses to Bangladesh. The team lost both away Test matches, first in Dhaka and then in Sylhet, dropping from 8th to 5th in the World Test Championship rankings. Bangladesh won despite tough conditions—rain, bad light, and strong bowling from Pakistan’s fast bowlers like Mohammad Abbas. Masood’s leadership hasn’t impressed fans or experts. In 16 Tests as captain, he’s won just 4 and lost 12, a 25% win rate. Only Misbah-ul-Haq has lost more Tests, but he led for far longer. Some insiders say Masood still has support behind the scenes, even as public opinion turns against him.Meanwhile, the Pakistan Cricket Board’s chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, is too busy handling government work to focus on the crisis. Naqvi is also the country’s Interior Minister, dealing with regional conflicts, leaving Masood’s future in limbo. Masood wants more than just to keep his job—he’s pushing for big changes in how the team is run. He’s frustrated by constant shuffling of coaches and management, saying it’s hurt his ability to build a stable side. A meeting will decide his fate soon, right before Pakistan plays Australia in ODIs and tours the West Indies.