Pakistan, May 15 -- The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is reportedly considering removing Shan Masood as Test captain following Pakistan's disappointing run in the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25. Sources indicate that middle-order batter Saud Shakeel is being considered as his replacement ahead of the home Test series against South Africa in October 2025.

Shan Masood took charge in November 2023 but has since struggled to deliver results. Under his leadership, Pakistan won only three out of 12 Tests, losing nine. The team suffered series whitewashes against Australia, Bangladesh, and South Africa, and currently sits ninth in the WTC standings.

In contrast, Saud Shakeel has proven himself as a reliable performer with an average of ove...