Pakistan’s newly appointed Test skipper Shan Masood has seen an upgrade in his central contract category from D to B by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). This promotion comes as Masood assumed Test captaincy following Babar Azam’s resignation from the role across all formats. Masood is now gearing up to lead Pakistan in a three-match series against Australia, scheduled to begin on December 14 in Perth.
The board made the decision to upgrade Shan Masood’s central contract from Category D to B in accordance with its policy. This decision aligns with the principle that if a centrally contracted player below A or B categories assumes the team’s captaincy, the board elevates their contract to category B for the duration of their leadership role.
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Shan Masood to lead Pakistan in Test series against Australia
Shan Masood, a left-handed top-order batter, assumed the role of full-time captain after the ICC World Cup 2023. He is set to lead Pakistan for the first time in the upcoming three-match Test series away against Australia. the 34-year old holds a Test career that spans 30 matches, during which he has amassed 1597 runs at an average of 28.5, featuring four centuries.
Currently seated at the top of the World Test Championship table, Pakistan secured their position with a 2-0 series victory against Sri Lanka in July.
The Pakistan tour of Australia kicks off with the first Test in Perth from December 14 to 18, followed by the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne starting on December 26. The series will conclude with the third Test in Sydney, scheduled from January 3 to 7, 2024.
