Shan Masood News

Shan Masood scores a 177-ball double century, the fastest by a Pakistani in first-class cricket. His 390-run partnership with Ali Zaryab becomes one of Pakistan’s highest second-wicket stands. Masood’s 2025 red-ball form continues, finishing with 1,564 runs at an average of 71.1.

South Africa will resume Day 3 of the second Test against Pakistan at 185/4, trailing by 148 runs. Debutant Asif Afridi’s double strike halted their momentum, while Tristan Stubbs (68) and Kyle Verreynne (10) aim to rebuild and avoid another collapse in Rawalpindi.

Pakistan ended Day 1 of the 2nd Test against South Africa at 259/5, led by Shan Masood’s 87 and Abdullah Shafique’s fifty. Despite four dropped catches, Pakistan held control. The dry Rawalpindi pitch is expected to aid spinners as Day 2 action continues on Tuesday.

Pakistan captain Shan Masood won the toss and chose to bat first in the second Test against South Africa in Rawalpindi. Veteran spinner Asif Afridi made his Test debut at 38, replacing Hasan Ali, while South Africa welcomed Keshav Maharaj back as both teams adapted to spin-friendly conditions.

Pakistan and South Africa clash in the second and final Test at Rawalpindi from Monday, with Pakistan aiming to seal the series after winning in Lahore. The return of Keshav Maharaj boosts South Africa, while Pakistan rely on spinners like Noman Ali on a spin-friendly surface.

Karachi Kings have unveiled a new jersey and appointed David Warner as captain for PSL 2025, replacing Shan Masood. With international stars and a revamped squad, they aim for a strong comeback.   

David Warner has been named Karachi Kings' captain for PSL 10, starting April 11. After an unexpected IPL 2025 snub, he now aims to lead Karachi Kings to PSL glory.

Babar Azam will return to No. 3 for Pakistan in the home Test series against West Indies starting January 17. Saim Ayub misses out due to an ankle injury.

Aqib Javed’s appointment as the interim Test coach adds a layer of intrigue.

Pakistan Test skipper Shan Masood praised Babar Azam, calling him one of the world’s best despite recent struggles in Tests. 

Ramiz Raja faced backlash on social media again after comparing Babar Azam to Sir Vivian Richards. Earlier, he was criticized for mocking Pakistan's red-ball captain, Shan Masood.

Pakistan triumphed over England by nine wickets clinching the series 2-1. Post-match, Shan Masood faced criticism from Ramiz Raja for his past losses, leading to backlash from fans who deemed Raja's comments as "disgusting behavior."

While centuries came in bulk in Multan, Babar's underwhelming run continued. With scores of 31 and 5, the 29-year-old's slump hit a new low, as his struggle to find consistency goes in avail.

It is the first time in the history of a Test match that a team faced defeat in the game even after collecting 500+ runs after batting first. 

Red-ball head coach Jason Gillespie and white-ball coach Gary Kirsten have also expressed optimism that the meeting will be beneficial.

Masood highlighted two critical areas that need immediate attention: fitness and mental resilience.

Pakistan cricket hit a new low after Bangladesh's 2-0 Test series clean sweep on Pakistan's home soil, sparking widespread trolling on social media. Fans expressed disappointment, calling it the "lowest point in Pakistan cricket" amid criticism of the team.

Bangladesh secured a historic 2-0 series win against Pakistan, their first on Pakistani soil, thanks to standout performances by Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana, and Liton Das. 

In the aftermath of Pakistan's crushing defeat, a video emerged showing Shaheen Afridi removing Shan Masood's arm from his shoulder during a team huddle.

A video featuring captain Shan Masood and star pacer Shaheen Afridi went viral, sparking rumors of discord within the team. The clip shows Shaheen removing Shan’s arm from his shoulder during a team huddle.