Shan Masood has been appointed as the Consultant for International Cricket and Players’ Affairs by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday. Masood is the current captain of Pakistan’s Test team. The move is unique, as a current player has been given a position within the administrative setup of the board.
In recent years, many office-bearers, coaches and captains have been changed, particularly since Mohsin Naqvi took charge as Chairman of the PCB. The PCB had recently invited applications for the position of Director of Cricket after Usman Wahla was suspended for mishandling the ‘handshake-gate’ incident during the Asia Cup group-stage match between India and Pakistan.
In the advertisement released by the PCB for the post, it stated:
“This is a multi-dimensional leadership role, emphasising the management of the Pakistan team and the supervision of international cricket operations. The incumbent’s key functions are to plan, organise, execute and oversee international tours.”
Although Wahla has returned to his role, he is now set to take on responsibilities in the PSL following Masood’s new appointment.
The 36-year-old Masood made his debut for Pakistan in October 2013 against South Africa in Abu Dhabi. Since then, he has played 44 Test matches, nine ODIs and 19 T20Is.
Misbah-ul-Haq was considered the favourite to get the role. Pakistan do not play many Test matches these days; their most recent Test series, a two-match affair against South Africa, ended in a 1–1 draw. Over the past year, Pakistan have played nine Test matches — fewer than teams such as Zimbabwe, England, Australia and several others.
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