The PCB could reportedly sack Shan Masood as the Test captain after Pakistan's embarrassing inning and 47 runs defeat against England in the first Test in Multan. The hosts attained several unwanted records in their shallow performance, becoming the first team in all of Test history to lose a Test by an inning after scoring over 500 runs (556) in the first inning.&nbsp;

Per the latest reports emerging out of Pakistan's Samaa TV, the board might sack Masood ahead of the start of the second Test at the same venue on Tuesday (Oct 15), with Mohammad Rizwan, Saud Shakeel and Salman Ali Agha handpicked as options to replace him.

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Masood was among the two centurions for Pakistan in the first Test but failed to guide his team to a maiden Test win under his leadership, losing all six matches he led. Besides, Multan's Test result was Pakistan's seventh loss in this format at home since 2022.&nbsp;

Shortly after the PCB removed Babar Azam from all-format captaincy late last year, the board appointed Masood as the new Test skipper. Since his appointment, Pakistan faced Australia in an away series, Bangladesh at home, and now hosting England (with the first Test over), losing all.&nbsp;

With the pressure piling on the captain and the team, who are languishing at the bottom of the current WTC standings, the board is bound to react strongly.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, right after the game was over, Masood reflected on the shocking loss, saying it was a team game and that Pakistan would return to the drawing board working on turning the tables around in the remaining two matches.

"We love playing the game, we're hurt by the results, we're hurt as a nation, but need a quick turnaround. We're not getting the results that Pakistan cricket deserves. We have to get this right as a squad," Masood said to the reporters after the first Test.&nbsp;

<h2>England hurt Pakistan in Multan</h2>

After Pakistan scored a whopping 556 in the first innings, England went bonkers in theirs, scoring 267 more than that (823/7 dec), with Joe Root (262) and Harry Brook (317) adding 454 for the fourth wicket – the highest partnership for any pair for any wicket for England in Tests.

Pakistan failed to gain momentum in the second innings, losing six wickets inside 150 at stumps on day four. The first session on day five was a mere formality for the tourists, who wrapped up Pakistan's innings in no time.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The PCB could reportedly sack Shan Masood as the Test captain after Pakistan's embarrassing inning and 47 runs defeat against England in the first Test in Multan.

The PCB could reportedly sack Shan Masood as the Test captain after Pakistan's embarrassing inning and 47 runs defeat against England in the first Test in Multan. The hosts attained several unwanted records in their shallow performance, becoming the first team in all of Test history to lose a Test by an inning after scoring over 500 runs (556) in the first inning. Per the latest reports emerging out of Pakistan's Samaa TV, the board might sack Masood ahead of the start of the second Test at the same venue on Tuesday (Oct 15), with Mohammad Rizwan, Saud Shakeel and Salman Ali Agha handpicked as options to replace him. ALSO READ: 'We're hurt as a nation' - Pakistan captain Shan Masood after Multan Test shocker against England Masood was among the two centurions for Pakistan in the first Test but failed to guide his team to a maiden Test win under his leadership, losing all six matches he led. Besides, Multan's Test result was Pakistan's seventh loss in this format at home since 2022. Shortly after the PCB removed Babar Azam from all-format captaincy late last year, the board appointed Masood as the new Test skipper. Since his appointment, Pakistan faced Australia in an away series, Bangladesh at home, and now hosting England (with the first Test over), losing all. With the pressure piling on the captain and the team, who are languishing at the bottom of the current WTC standings, the board is bound to react strongly. Meanwhile, right after the game was over, Masood reflected on the shocking loss, saying it was a team game and that Pakistan would return to the drawing board working on turning the tables around in the remaining two matches. "We love playing the game, we're hurt by the results, we're hurt as a nation, but need a quick turnaround. We're not getting the results that Pakistan cricket deserves. We have to get this right as a squad," Masood said to the reporters after the first Test. England hurt Pakistan in Multan After Pakistan scored a whopping 556 in the first innings, England went bonkers in theirs, scoring 267 more than that (823/7 dec), with Joe Root (262) and Harry Brook (317) adding 454 for the fourth wicket – the highest partnership for any pair for any wicket for England in Tests. Pakistan failed to gain momentum in the second innings, losing six wickets inside 150 at stumps on day four. The first session on day five was a mere formality for the tourists, who wrapped up Pakistan's innings in no time. (With inputs from agencies)

Shan Masood to lose Pakistan's Test captaincy after horror show in Multan - Reports

Pakistan Test coach Jason Gillespie thinks that skipper Shan Masood is not at fault for losing 0-2 in the home Test series against Bangladesh. Gillespie made the comments after the end of&nbsp;second Rawalpindi Test and stressed that the players are good enough.

"Shan, I feel, has led the side very well. We just haven't played well as a team and that's the reality. We need to sharpen up on certain areas and we will sharpen up. I want to back and believe in these players, they are good enough," he had said.

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Pakistan Test skipper Masood's position is under scrutiny after successive whitewash against Australia in Australia and against Bangladesh at home. Masood, however, isn't too worried about it.

"I am not worried for my job security. I took this job to make the changes we believe will help this team. If I believe this team can go in a certain direction, even if my personal failure takes Pakistan to that direction, I will be content. However much time I get, I'll be grateful for and do my best," he had said.

The Pak skipper although acknowledged that need of more red-ball exposure after losing two Test series.

"Bangladesh have two players who have played 70-90 Tests (Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahman), and Litton [Das] and Mehidy [Hasan Miraz] have played close to 40. We need the same level of red-ball exposure. Test cricket is the ultimate format of the game. You need experience. It's obvious we need more Test and red-ball cricket," he added.

Pakistan's next Test assignment is a home Test series against England. They are scheduled to play three Tests against the English side out of which one could be shifted out of the country due to ongoing revamp work at one of the venues.

Pakistan Test coach Jason Gillespie thinks that skipper Shan Masood is not at fault for losing 0-2 in the home Test series against Bangladesh. Gillespie made the comments after the end of second Rawalpindi Test and stressed that the players are good enough.

Pakistan Test coach Jason Gillespie thinks that skipper Shan Masood is not at fault for losing 0-2 in the home Test series against Bangladesh. Gillespie made the comments after the end of second Rawalpindi Test and stressed that the players are good enough. "Shan, I feel, has led the side very well. We just haven't played well as a team and that's the reality. We need to sharpen up on certain areas and we will sharpen up. I want to back and believe in these players, they are good enough," he had said. Also Read: 'Much information out...,' Aussie all-rounder Cameron Green warns India ahead of upcoming Test series Pakistan Test skipper Masood's position is under scrutiny after successive whitewash against Australia in Australia and against Bangladesh at home. Masood, however, isn't too worried about it. "I am not worried for my job security. I took this job to make the changes we believe will help this team. If I believe this team can go in a certain direction, even if my personal failure takes Pakistan to that direction, I will be content. However much time I get, I'll be grateful for and do my best," he had said. The Pak skipper although acknowledged that need of more red-ball exposure after losing two Test series. "Bangladesh have two players who have played 70-90 Tests (Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahman), and Litton [Das] and Mehidy [Hasan Miraz] have played close to 40. We need the same level of red-ball exposure. Test cricket is the ultimate format of the game. You need experience. It's obvious we need more Test and red-ball cricket," he added. Pakistan's next Test assignment is a home Test series against England. They are scheduled to play three Tests against the English side out of which one could be shifted out of the country due to ongoing revamp work at one of the venues.

'Haven't played well...,' Pakistan Test coach Jason Gillespie on skipper Shan Masood post series vs Bangladesh

Babar Azam has been appointed as Pakistan Test captain, which now makes him the captain across all three formats. His first assignment will be to captain Pakistan in the ICC World Test Championship fixtures against New Zealand, which will be played in Mount Maunganui and Christchurch from 26-30 December and 3-7 January, respectively.

Babar replaces Azhar Ali, who last captained Pakistan against England this summer.

PCB Chairman Ehsan Mani confirmed the appointment following a meeting with Azhar Ali on Tuesday evening in which he also thanked him for his contributions as a captain. The PCB Chairman subsequently spoke with Babar Azam following his side’s eight wickets in the third T20I against Zimbabwe and congratulated him on his appointment.

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Ehsan Mani: “I want to thank Azhar Ali for stepping up last year by captaining the side in what was a historic first home Test series in over a decade. I believe Azhar still has a lot of cricket left in him and Pakistan cricket can continue to make the best use of his experience and knowledge as specialist top-order batsman moving forward.

“Babar Azam was identified at a very young age as a future leader and as part of his progression and development, he was appointed white-ball captain last year. With his consistent performance and leadership skills, he has demonstrated that he is ready to take on the additional responsibilities of a captain.

“As we are looking into the future, it is appropriate that we appoint him the captain now so that he continues to grow stronger with every match. I wish Babar all the best and remain optimistic that he will help Pakistan cricket make an upward movement across all formats not only through his performance but also with his positive attitude and result-oriented approach.”

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Babar Azam: “I feel truly honoured to have been appointed Test captain and join some of the most iconic players who have captained Pakistan in the purest format of the game. I can now say with conviction that dreams can come true only if you chase them with honesty, dedication and commitment.

“I am ready and prepared to take up the additional responsibility and the fact which gives me additional confidence is that I can do the job is the experience that is available to me in the changing room in the shape of the players and support staff.

“I want to thank Azhar Ali for the way he captained the team in the last season, which was a difficult one, but I know that he will leave no stone unturned in giving his very best to the team.”

Babar Azam has been appointed as Pakistan Test captain, which now makes him the captain across all three formats. His first assignment will be to captain Pakistan in the ICC World Test Championship fixtures against New Zealand, which will be played in Mount Maunganui and Christchurch from 26-30 December and 3-7 January, respectively.

Babar Azam has been appointed as Pakistan Test captain, which now makes him the captain across all three formats. His first assignment will be to captain Pakistan in the ICC World Test Championship fixtures against New Zealand, which will be played in Mount Maunganui and Christchurch from 26-30 December and 3-7 January, respectively. Babar replaces Azhar Ali, who last captained Pakistan against England this summer. PCB Chairman Ehsan Mani confirmed the appointment following a meeting with Azhar Ali on Tuesday evening in which he also thanked him for his contributions as a captain. The PCB Chairman subsequently spoke with Babar Azam following his side’s eight wickets in the third T20I against Zimbabwe and congratulated him on his appointment. ALSO READ: IPL 2020: Trent Boult surpasses Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Zaheer Khan to achieve unique record Ehsan Mani: “I want to thank Azhar Ali for stepping up last year by captaining the side in what was a historic first home Test series in over a decade. I believe Azhar still has a lot of cricket left in him and Pakistan cricket can continue to make the best use of his experience and knowledge as specialist top-order batsman moving forward. “Babar Azam was identified at a very young age as a future leader and as part of his progression and development, he was appointed white-ball captain last year. With his consistent performance and leadership skills, he has demonstrated that he is ready to take on the additional responsibilities of a captain. “As we are looking into the future, it is appropriate that we appoint him the captain now so that he continues to grow stronger with every match. I wish Babar all the best and remain optimistic that he will help Pakistan cricket make an upward movement across all formats not only through his performance but also with his positive attitude and result-oriented approach.” ALSO READ: AUS vs IND: Steve Waugh disappointed with Virat Kohli missing 3 Tests, Irfan Pathan says 'family is important' Babar Azam: “I feel truly honoured to have been appointed Test captain and join some of the most iconic players who have captained Pakistan in the purest format of the game. I can now say with conviction that dreams can come true only if you chase them with honesty, dedication and commitment. “I am ready and prepared to take up the additional responsibility and the fact which gives me additional confidence is that I can do the job is the experience that is available to me in the changing room in the shape of the players and support staff. “I want to thank Azhar Ali for the way he captained the team in the last season, which was a difficult one, but I know that he will leave no stone unturned in giving his very best to the team.”

PCB appoints Babar Azam as Test captain of Pakistan