Pakistan struggled to find stability in their second innings as Simon Harmer's three-wicket spell left them reeling at 94/4 by stumps on day three of the second and final Rawalpindi Test,

Masood has featured in 44 Tests, nine ODIs and 19 T20Is, scoring 3,108 international runs, including six Test centuries

In a major development, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to ask Test captain, Shan Masood, to be the new director of international cricket operations and for the time being, he will also continue to lead the team in the WTC cycle.

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Pakistan Cricket Board has appointed Test captain Shan Masood as Consultant of International Cricket, a move that places him within the board's administrative hierarchy while he continues to lead the national team.

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According to the the PCB, the appointment is part of the board's effort to strengthen international cricket operations.

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