Pakistan’s cricket team is going through a tough time, and captain Shan Masood is calling for optimism amid their dismal run in Test cricket. After being swept 2-0 by Bangladesh at home, Pakistan is now gearing up to face England in a three-match series starting October 6 Ā¹.
Masood acknowledged that the team’s winless streak in 10 home Tests since February 2021 is unacceptable, but he’s confident that they can turn things around Ā¹. He’s also backing batting great Babar Azam to regain his form, despite Azam’s recent struggles, including not passing fifty in Tests in 16 innings since December 2022 Ā¹.
The upcoming series against England won’t be easy, especially considering England’s 3-0 sweep when they last visited Pakistan in 2022 Ā¹. However, Masood is eager to lead his team to a comeback and take Pakistan cricket in a positive direction. He emphasized that pressure is a privilege, and he’s ready to take responsibility for the team’s performance Ā¹.
The series schedule is as follows:
- First Test: October 6-10 in Multan
- Second Test: October 15-19 in Multan
- Third Test: October 24-28 in Rawalpindi Ā¹
Let’s see if Pakistan can bounce back and make a strong statement against England!