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Shan Masood's Dual Role: Why PCB's Player-Consultant Move Breaks Tradition

The Pakistan Cricket Board has made an unusual move by appointing current Test captain Shan Masood as Consultant of International Cricket and Player Affairs. This represents one of the rare times an active player has been given administrative responsibilities within the board. Masood brings extensive experience with 44 Tests and leadership credentials including Pakistan's first home series win against England since 2005. His exact duties in this new consulting role haven't been specified by the cricket board yet.

Key Points: PCB Appoints Test Captain Shan Masood as Cricket Consultant

  • Shan Masood becomes consultant while actively playing for Pakistan national team
  • PCB has not revealed specific responsibilities for his new administrative role
  • The 36-year-old has scored 3,108 international runs across all formats
  • Masood recently captained Pakistan to 1-1 draw against South Africa in WTC series
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PCB appoints Test captain Shan Masood as consultant of International Cricket, Player Affairs

Pakistan Cricket Board makes history by appointing active Test captain Shan Masood as Consultant of International Cricket and Player Affairs in unprecedented move.

"This marks a very rare instance of an active cricketer being given an administrative post. - PCB Official Report"

Islamabad, October 24

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed the Test captain, Shan Masood, as the Consultant, International Cricket and Player Affairs, reported the board's official website on Friday.

This marks a very rare instance of an active cricketer being given an administrative post. Shan's responsibilities as part of this role were not revealed by PCB.

The 36-year-old has played 44 Tests, nine ODIs and 19 T20Is for Pakistan, scoring 3,108 international runs, including six Test centuries. His most prolific format is Test cricket, where he has scored 2,550 runs in 44 matches and 84 innings at an average of 30.72, with six centuries, 13 fifties, and a best score of 156.

In nine ODIs, he has scored 163 runs at an average of 18.11, with a fifty. In 19 ODIs and 17 innings, he made 395 runs at an average of 30.38, with three half-centuries and a best score of 65*.

Shan has also captained Pakistan in 14 Tests, including the recently concluded two-match ICC World Test Championship (WTC) series against South Africa, which ended in a 1-1 draw. He top-scored for his side, with 170 runs in four innings, with an average of 42.50 and two half-centuries, including a best score of 87.

Under his leadership, Pakistan defeated England 2-1 last year, their first Test series win on home soil against England since 2005.

- ANI

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Priya S
Shan Masood has shown good leadership skills with that England series win. But PCB should be transparent about his exact responsibilities. Why keep it secret? 🤔
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Arjun K
As an Indian cricket fan, I appreciate when experienced players get involved in administration. BCCI could learn from this - maybe involve someone like Rahul Dravid more actively in policy making!
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Sarah B
His Test record is quite decent with 6 centuries. Hope he balances playing and administrative duties well. Too much workload might affect his batting form.
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Vikram M
PCB always trying new experiments! First they had multiple captains, now player-administrator. Hope this works out better than their previous experiments. All the best to Shan! 🙏
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Michael C
At 36, he's probably thinking about post-retirement career. Smart move to get administrative experience while still playing. Other senior players should consider this path.

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