Former skipper Shan Masood axed as Pakistan turn to youth for Sri Lanka Tests
Pakistan have dropped former Test captain Shan Masood as selectors turn to youth and domestic performers for the two-match ICC World Test Championship series against Sri Lanka, with Babar Azam retaining the captaincy of a revamped 14-member squad announced by the country’s cricket board on Saturday. Three batters — Mohammad Taha, Mohammad Suleman and Sameer Minhas — have earned maiden Test…
Pakistan has removed former captain Shan Masood from their squad for the upcoming two-match ICC World Test Championship series against Sri Lanka, opting instead to rely on younger players and domestic performers. Babar Azam continues as the team's captain, while three batters — Mohammad Taha, Mohammad Suleman, and Sameer Minhas — make their Test debuts.
Ali Usman and Salman Ali Agha are also included in the 14-member squad for the series set to take place in Rawalpindi and Lahore from November 9 to 21. Shan's absence signifies a significant shift in Pakistan's top order, as the selectors seek to focus on emerging talent amid the team's recent struggles in the current World Test Championship cycle.
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Also reported by 3 other outlets
- Agha and Usman get test recall for Pakistan’s two matches against Sri Lanka winnipegfreepress.com
- Pakistan name fresh faces for Sri Lanka Tests dailytimes.com.pk
- Agha returns to Pakistan squad for Sri Lanka tests channelnewsasia.com
