Pakistan's Test captain Shan Masood is being seen as a possible replacement for the injured Saim Ayub in the upcoming Champions Trophy. Ayub, a promising young opener for Pakistan, is currently out of action with an ankle injury he picked up during a Test match against South Africa.

Pakistan captain Shan Masood acknowledged the team's shortcomings after a heavy defeat to West Indies. He highlighted the need for improved strategies against lower-order batsmen and emphasized learning from mistakes.

The Pakistan captain also admitted that on such surfaces matches can be won or lost on the first day of a Test

The defeat in Multan meant the series ended in a 1-1 draw. Pakistan's batting lineup crumbled under West Indian spinners' pressure on the final day, ending their innings at a mere 133 runs. Pakistan captain Shan Masood admitted that his team didn't perform well.

Pakistan captain Shan Masood identifies slow tail-end dismissals as a crucial weakness following their second Test defeat to the West Indies. Despite strong starts, Pakistan's struggles to seal innings cost them a 120-run match setback and their place at the bottom of the World Test Championship standings.

Pakistan captain says batters "have sacrificed individual milestones for team results", while seamers could have chance to shine when subcontinent teams visit | ESPN.co.uk

"We should appreciate the players for throwing themselves in the den without being exposed to these conditions," Pakistan's Test captain said | ESPN.in

MULTAN, Pakistan (AP) — West Indies spun out Pakistan for 133 on a rank turning pitch to record a series-leveling 120-run win inside three days of the second and final test on Monday.

Pakistan captain Shan Masood pinpointed the "area of concern" for the hosts after suffering a defeat against the West Indies in the second Test in Multan.Since their historic home Test series whitewash against Bangladesh last year,

They later toured South Africa and were handed a 2-0 defeat. The West Indies team entered the subcontinent with an intent, but were decimated in the first Test by 127 runs. Thing which had worked

Spinner Jomel Warrican took five wickets as the West Indies won a Test match in Pakistan Monday for the first time in nearly 35 years.

Gudakesh Motie and Jomel Warrican’s brilliant all-round performances have earned West Indies a nine-run, first-innings lead against Pakistan as 20 wickets fell on the opening day of the second cricket