Shan Masood acknowledged that the future of his Test captaincy has effectively shifted beyond his control after Bangladesh completed a memorable 2-0 sweep over Pakistan, sealing a 78-run win in Sylhet on Wednesday. The result not only delivered another series loss for Pakistan, but also intensified questions around Masood\u2019s leadership after a tough run in the longest format.<\/p>\n
With the defeat, Pakistan slipped to eighth place among the nine teams in the World Test Championship standings. It also reinforced the pressure on Masood, under whom Pakistan have now lost 12 of their 16 Tests since he was appointed in December 2023.<\/p>\n
Speaking after the series setback, the skipper said any decision about whether he remains captain will be made by the Pakistan Cricket Board, rather than by him or public opinion. Masood also framed his response as a willingness to engage in honest discussion rather than assigning blame.<\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t want to criticise or praise anyone. If we\u2019re not performing well in Test cricket, I\u2019ll sit down with the board and discuss it. As far as the captaincy is concerned, it is for the board to decide,\u201d Masood said.<\/p>\n
Masood then issued a direct apology to fans, acknowledging the disappointment of another unsuccessful campaign. He stressed that the team must learn from the outcome with composure, insisting Pakistan cannot afford to react emotionally and must instead identify practical ways to improve in Tests.<\/p>\n
\u201cI can understand the emotions of the people with the result and I can only offer my sincere apologies for the loss, but we can\u2019t look at things emotionally and we have to find a way to do well in Test matches,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Despite the final margin, Masood pointed out that Pakistan had moments of opportunity in both matches of the series. He urged a review of where those chances were squandered across batting, bowling, and fielding, framing the next step as a disciplined assessment.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s never good to lose games. In both matches we had significant chances, but we need to reflect on where we lost the game in batting, bowling and fielding if we want to move forward as a side,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Masood also offered credit to the playing surfaces prepared for the series, describing them as strong Test wickets with balance for different skill sets. He highlighted that the conditions supported batting while also offering assistance to spinners and pace bowlers through movement.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe pitches were very good Test tracks. They were good for batting and had something in them for the spinners and also pace and movement,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Bangladesh\u2019s success in Sylhet ensured they achieved a landmark first: their maiden home Test series win against Pakistan. It followed their earlier 2-0 triumph in Pakistan in 2024, giving them a second consecutive series sweep over their Asian rivals.<\/p>\n
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto said the team managed the pressure with greater control than in earlier encounters. He credited the collective effort across the playing group and support staff, emphasising the work ethic behind the result.<\/p>\n
\u201cEvery player and member of the support staff contributed, and as captain I feel very proud of the team\u2019s work ethic,\u201d Shanto said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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