Lahore, In a recent development, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has elevated Test captain Shan Masood from Category D to Category B in the central contract list. This move aligns with the PCB’s policy to upgrade the contract category of any centrally contracted player appointed as captain who is initially below Categories A or B. Shan’s contract will remain in Category B for the duration of his captaincy.
According to Pakistan Cricket Board, The 34-year-old Shan Masood, who was appointed as Pakistan’s Test captain on 15 November 2023, is set to lead the team until the conclusion of the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle. Having played 30 Tests, the left-handed batter has scored 1,597 runs and is preparing for his debut captaincy assignment in the forthcoming three-match series against Australia, starting from 14 December.
The series schedule is as follows:
– 1st Test in Perth, from 14-18 December 2023
– 2nd Test in Melbourne, from 26-30 December 2023
– 3rd Test in Sydney, from 3-7 January 2024
The upgrade in Shan Masood’s contract is a testament to his growing importance and leadership role within the Pakistan cricket team. The PCB’s decision reflects its commitment to recognizing and rewarding players who ascend to leadership roles and take on additional responsibilities.