Ravichandran Ashwin Feels 'Terribly Bad' For This Star, Who Isn't Part Of An "Easy Dressing Room"

06.09.2024 - 17:18 sports.ndtv.com

India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has offered his sympathy to Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood following the team's disappointing series loss against Bangladesh.

Earlier this month, Bangladesh scripted history by beating Pakistan for the first time ever in a Test series, pulling off a 2-0 series sweep in Rawalpindi.

Following the loss, Shan has come under scrutiny for his leadership, with former players suggesting that the star batter has not been able to lift the spirits inside the dressing room.

Pakistan sit eighth in the current World Test Championship (WTC) cycle and are yet to win a Test so far. However, Ashwin threw his weight behind Shan, calling him as a great choice of captaincy for Pakistan due to his cricketing acumen.

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