Take a look at captain Shan Masood will now be taking on a twin function after being appointed as the brand new Director of Worldwide Cricket Operations by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). He not too long ago led Pakistan within the two-match Take a look at collection in opposition to South Africa, which led to a 1-1 draw.
A PCB supply mentioned on Friday that after discussions inside the board there was a transparent consensus that Shan is one of the best man to steer the worldwide cricket affairs division. It’s a uncommon incidence as not too many people have been appointed in an administrator’s function whereas enjoying for the nationwide group.
Sources in Pakistan cricket say the announcement was made by PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi throughout a dinner assembly with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif who was visited on Friday by the Pakistan group in addition to the touring members of the South African squad.
Usman Wahla served within the function earlier than being not too long ago suspended for mishandling the Handshakegate throughout the Asia Cup league encounter between India and Pakistan in Dubai final month. He was subsequently reinstated however his second innings is about for a untimely ending. Reviews counsel that he can be shifted to a special division, almost definitely the Pakistan Tremendous League, following Masood’s appointment.
“It is a multi-dimensional management function, emphasising the administration of the Pakistan group, supervising worldwide cricket operations. The incumbent’s key features is to plan, organise, execute and oversee worldwide excursions,” PCB talked about in its current commercial for the put up.
Former Pakistan captain Misbah ul Haq was reportedly the frontrunner to take up the place. Nevertheless, it’s ultimately going in the direction of the 36-year-old Masood.
The left-handed batter made his worldwide debut in 2013. He has performed 44 Exams, 9 ODIs, and 19 T20Is. He is not thought-about for white-ball codecs, however the PCB have proven religion in him relating to Take a look at matches.
After drawing the Take a look at collection, Pakistan will now play a 3 T20Is in opposition to the Proteas. South Africa’s tour of Pakistan ends with a three-match ODI collection.
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