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Ramiz Raja criticizes PCB for dismissing Shan Masood as Test captain

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 7:50 PM

Last updated Jul 11, 2026

Ramiz Raja criticizes PCB for dismissing Shan Masood as Test captain

Summary

Ramiz Raja has condemned the Pakistan Cricket Board's decision to remove Shan Masood as Test captain ahead of the team's upcoming tours of the West Indies and England. Raja argues that Masood was unfairly blamed for the team's poor performance, given the squad's limitations. He stated that a captain cannot be solely responsible when the team lacks talent, emphasizing that accountability should encompass the entire team. Babar Azam has been reinstated as captain, and Pakistan will depart for the West Indies on July 13 for a two-Test series, followed by three Tests in England in August and September.

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By the Numbers

•Raja defended Masood, highlighting the squad's lack of strength.
•Masood led Pakistan in 16 Tests since December 2023, losing 12 matches.
•Babar Azam has been reinstated as Test captain.
•Pakistan's tour of the West Indies begins on July 13.
•The team will also face England in August and September.

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7:50 PMYahoo Sports — Ramiz Raja blasts PCB over Shan Masood sacking: 'When a captain is consistently given a group of ordinary players ... '

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Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja criticised the PCB for removing Shan Masood as Test captain and reinstating Babar Azam. Defending Shan, Raja said the skipper was unfairly blamed despite having an "ordinary" squad, adding, “If the standard of the Test squad is not good, how is the captain only responsible for this.” Pakistan next tour the West Indies and England.
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