International cricket has returned to normalcy with bilateral sequence commencing submit the ODI World Cup that noticed Australia elevate the trophy for the sixth time. Test cricket has additionally marked its comeback after a very long time with Bangladesh internet hosting New Zealand for 2 Tests and shortly Pakistan can even embark on their tour to Australia the place they may play three Tests.
With Babar Azam stepping down from captaincy throughout all codecs, Pakistan have new captain in Shan Masood in Tests and his first task is a tricky one down beneath. Meanwhile, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has promoted Masood from class D to class B as he’s named the skipper in red-ball cricket. The determination is in line with the board’s coverage that the participant beneath class B, if appointed captain, shall be promoted to both of the highest two classes for the period of time he/she is on the helm.
“The PCB has decided to upgrade Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood’s category in the central contract list from D to B. The decision has been made in line with board’s policy that if a centrally contracted player below A or B categories is appointed captain, their contract shall be upgraded to category B for the tenure of their captaincy,” PCB stated in the official launch. Shan Masood will now be in the B class in the centrally contracted list as he has been named the skipper till the tip of the World Test Championship cycle (2023-25).
As far as Pakistan’s tour down beneath is anxious, they’re scheduled to play a observe sport towards Prime Minister’s XI ranging from December 6 on the Manuka Oval in Canberra. The first of the three-match Test sequence will start from December 14 in Perth whereas the subsequent two Tests shall be performed in Melbourne and Sydney as they’re Boxing Day and New Year Tests respectively.
