In a recent development, the Pakistan national cricket team is likely to undergo a leadership overhaul in ODIs and Tests, with discussions currently taking place at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore. Saud Shakeel and Salman Ali Agha are among the names being considered for captaincy responsibilities.
The Pakistan Cricket Board recently unveiled its central contracts for the 2025-26 season. Test skipper Shan Masood was demoted from Category B to D, while T20 captain Salman Ali Agha earned a promotion from Category C to B. ODI skipper Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam were placed in Category B.
Pakistan Has Been Struggling for Consistency Across FormatsPakistan have struggled for consistency across formats. The Men in Green last played a Test series at home against the West Indies in January, which ended 1-1. Earlier, they clinched a 2-1 home win over England, but later suffered a 2-0 defeat in South Africa.