Mon Oct 07 11:21:19 UTC 2024: ## Former England Cricketer Questions Shan Masood’s Captaincy Ahead of PAK vs ENG Series
**Multan, Pakistan -** Former England cricketer David Lloyd has expressed concerns over Shan Masood’s captaincy style, calling him a “reactive” leader rather than a “proactive” one. Lloyd’s comments come just days before the crucial three-match Test series between Pakistan and England, where the hosts are looking to bounce back from a disappointing 2-0 series loss to Bangladesh.
Lloyd, who has witnessed Masood’s captaincy during his time with Yorkshire, believes that Masood lacks the proactive leadership qualities needed to counter England’s aggressive “Bazball” approach. He drew a stark contrast between Masood and legendary Pakistani captains like Imran Khan, Javed Miandad, Wasim Akram, Inzamam-ul-Haq, and Misbah-ul-Haq, highlighting the need for a more assertive approach to overcome the Bazball threat.
Pakistan is yet to secure a series victory under Masood’s captaincy, having lost their previous two series. The upcoming series against England holds significant importance for the team’s World Test Championship ambitions. With the first Test starting on October 7th in Multan, Pakistan will be looking to regain their winning form and put on a strong performance against a formidable English side.
The Pakistani squad for the series includes: Shan Masood (captain), Saud Shakeel (vice-captain), Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Huraira, Mohammad Rizwan (wicket-keeper), Naseem Shah, Noman Ali, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Sarfaraz Ahmed (wicket-keeper), and Shaheen Shah Afridi.
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