In a historic loss during the first Test at Multan Cricket Stadium, Pakistan fell to England by an innings and 47 runs despite scoring 556 in the first innings. Captain Shan Masood emphasised the need for his team to take 20 wickets to stay competitive and vowed to improve ahead of the second Test starting October 15.

Pakistan's Test captain Shan Masood reflected on the reasons behind his team’s overwhelming defeat by England in the first Test match on Friday

Shan Masood, who has lost six consecutive matches since taking over Pakistan's Test captaincy, could soon be on his way out.

Shan Masood scored 151 in the first innings to lead his team to a big total which was surpassed by England who declared at 823 for 7 after a brilliant 317 from Harry Brook and 262 from Joe Root.

Shan Masood to be removed as Test captain after England series according to reports.The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is considering a leadership change post-series.Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha are leading candidates for the Test captaincy.

After Pakistan’s innings and 47-run defeat to England in Multan, captain Shan Masood offered a candid assessment of his team’s performance and the challenges they face. Despite scoring a formidable 550 in their first innings, Pakistan was unable to capitalize on their batting success and struggled to take the necessary 10 wickets to secure a lead.

Sources suggest Pakistan's Test team skipper, Shan Masood might be getting replaced as captain after the England Test series.

Pakistan captain Shan Masood hinted at the post-match presentation ceremony that his bowlers' inability to get 10 wickets in the first innings against England resulted in the Multan Test defeat.

It has been reported that Shan Masood will be removed as Pakistan's captain following a disappointing defeat against England in 1st Test.

Former Test cricketer Basit Ali has come out with harsh criticism of Babar Azam and Shan Masood following the defeat against England.

At a time when the country is already searching for a new ODI and T20I captain, Pakistan is set for more leadership instability as Shan Masood is set to be sacked as Test captain. Masood has led Pakistan in six Test matches so far in his career and lost all six.