Shan Masood to be SACKED as Captain After Pakistan's Humiliating Loss at Multan vs England - REPORT

Pak vs Eng: Following the horrifying loss against England at Multan, there are reports suggesting that Shan Masood may be sacked as Pakistan captain. Masood, who hit a century in the match, could not help his team win during the opening Test. According to Pakistan 's Samaa TV, Masood will be removed as Pakistan's Test captain after the end of the series against England. The report also goes onto claim that three players have been shortlisted to replace Masood: Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan, and Salman Ali Agha. 

'It's important to back it up with 10 wickets'

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"We've spoken about the third innings or fourth innings, but at the end of the day it's a team game. Everything has its advantages and repercussions as a team. When you put up 550 on the board, it's important to back it up with 10 wickets. That's something we didn't do. If we take those 10 wickets and keep England around our score, maybe a bit more, then these 220 runs on the fifth day become challenging," Masood said after the defeat by an innings and 47 runs. 

"We can learn from England as well. They've found a way to get those 20 wickets. Can't win Test matches without picking up 20 wickets. As a team, yes we have that second innings of batting to improve, but we have to learn to pick up 20 wickets. That's the challenge as a side going forward," Masood added further. 

"We are going to try and turn it around. We take the responsibility upon our shoulders. We have to get it right as a squad and as a cricket playing nation," he concluded. 

The second Test starts on October 15 and would be played at the same venue.