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Shan Masood Likely To Be Retained As Pakistan Captain For Test Series Against England

Pakistan's Shan Masood is likely to be retained captain for the upcoming home Test series against England, while Babar Azam is also assured of keeping his white-ball captaincy when the team flies to Australia and South Africa later this year. England are set to arrive in Pakistan on October 3 for a three-Test series beginning in Multan on October 7, with the Pakistan Cricket Board selectors expected to announce the Test squad after the Champions Cup final on Sunday. Masood, under whose captaincy Pakistan has lost all five Tests, will be holding discussions with head coach Jason Gillespie and national selectors, Muhammad Yousuf and Asad Shafiq, in Faisalabad this week to decide the plan for the England series.

Pakistan Star Asked To "Pack Bags And Leave" After Bangladesh Test Debacle

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali slammed Abdullah Shafique for his lacklustre performance in the opening Test against Bangladesh. Pakistan's decision to declare at 448/6 in the first innings came back to haunt them after Bangladesh outplayed them in all facets of the game. The Najmul Hossain Shanto-led side scripted history by clinching a 10-wicket win in Rawalpindi. Their emphatic triumph marked their first win against Pakistan in the Test format. Pakistan's downfall began after Bangladesh managed to take a 117-run lead over the hosts.

Inzamam-ul-Haq Rips Into Shaheen Afridi Despite Bowler Scoring 34-ball 55 In PSL

Shaheen Afridi has been a busy man in the Pakistan Super League, becoming a constant topic of chatter among fans and experts. His decision to promote himself up the order hasn't been well received by some former cricketers and even the legendary Inzamam-ul-Haq had a critical analysis of the southpaw despite him scoring 55 runs off 34 balls for Lahore Qalandars against Quetta Gladiators. Afridi stitched a 91-run partnership with Abdullah Shafique for the 4th wicket, but his team went on to lose the match.

"Work In Drama Industry": Wasim Akram Blasts Pakistan Star's Celebration During PSL Match

Legendary Pakistan cricket team skipper Wasim Akram blasted Abdullah Shafique for his 'silent' celebration after taking a good catch to dismiss Imad Wasim during the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2024 match between Lahore Qalandars and Islamabad United on Thursday. Abdullah took a sharp catch at first slip and then celebrated by putting his finger over his mouth to 'silence his critics'. However, Akram was not happy with his celebration and went on to say that he should 'work in the drama industry'.

Watch: Mitchell Starc Cleans Up Abdullah Shafique With A Ripper In 3rd Australia vs Pakistan Test

Australia's Mitchell Starc bowled a ripper to clean up Pakistan opener Abdullah Shafique on Day 3 of the third and final Test match in Sydney. It was the last ball of the first over of Pakistan's second innings in which Starc bowled a sensational inswinger to send Shafique packing. The left-arm pacer bowled a fuller delivery that was pitched outside off stump. The ball that was bowled at 143.5 kmph swung viciously into Shafique who had already committed to play in on the front foot. The extra swing found the bat-pad gap and rattled the stumps.

Watch: "Crocodile Jaw..." - Pakistan Star Roasted Once Again For Dropped Catch Against Australia

Pakistan cricket team star Abdullah Shafique was once again criticised heavily after he dropped a sitter at first slip to provide a lifeline to Mitchell Marsh on Day 3 of the second Test match against Australia in Melbourne. It was a straightforward chance but he ended up closing his hands too soon and the ball bounced out much to the disappointment of Pakistan. Shafique had earlier dropped a catch from David Warner in the first innings and former Australia slip fielder Mark Waugh was not impressed.“Like a crocodile jaw trying to take a catch. Get him out of there,” Waugh said on commentary.

AUS vs PAK, 2nd Test: Marnus Labuschagne Immovable As Australia Frustrate Pakistan On Day 1

A stubborn Marnus Labuschagne weathered a storm to help steer Australia to 187-3 on a rain-disrupted opening day of the second Test in Melbourne Tuesday against a probing and resilient Pakistan attack. At stumps, he was unbeaten on a glacial 44 off 120 balls and Travis Head was not out on nine after nearly three hours' play were lost to rain. Pakistan's bowlers found plenty of movement in the overcast conditions and were rewarded with the wickets of David Warner (38), Usman Khawaja (42) and Steve Smith (26).

Watch: Pakistan Star Abdullah Shafique's Dropped David Warner Catch Is Fodder For Memes

Catches win matches, as goes the saying but Pakistan didn't have the best of start in the field as they took on Australia in the second Test of series in Melbourne. The tourists let the chance of getting the dangerous Aussie opening batter David Warner out early as Abdullah Shafique dropped one of the easiest chances in the slips. David Warner edged a delivery from Shaheen Shah Afridi into the hands of Shafique who just coudn't grab the ball successfully, leaving his teammates disappointed and Warner amused.

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Shan Masood Likely To Be Retained As Pakistan Captain For Test Series Against England

Pakistan Star Asked To "Pack Bags And Leave" After Bangladesh Test Debacle

Inzamam-ul-Haq Rips Into Shaheen Afridi Despite Bowler Scoring 34-ball 55 In PSL

"Work In Drama Industry": Wasim Akram Blasts Pakistan Star's Celebration During PSL Match

Watch: Mitchell Starc Cleans Up Abdullah Shafique With A Ripper In 3rd Australia vs Pakistan Test

Watch: "Crocodile Jaw..." - Pakistan Star Roasted Once Again For Dropped Catch Against Australia

AUS vs PAK, 2nd Test: Marnus Labuschagne Immovable As Australia Frustrate Pakistan On Day 1

Watch: Pakistan Star Abdullah Shafique's Dropped David Warner Catch Is Fodder For Memes