Mon Oct 07 10:32:08 UTC 2024: ## Pakistan Captain Shaan Masood Ends 1524-Day Drought with Century Against England
**MULTAN, Pakistan:** Pakistan captain Shaan Masood ended a 1524-day wait for a Test century on Monday, scoring his fifth in the first Test against England in Multan. The milestone was an emotional one for Masood, marking the end of a challenging four-year period marked by inconsistencies and setbacks.
His last Test century came in 2020 against England at Manchester, where he scored 156 runs. Since then, Masood has faced a turbulent time, fluctuating between playing and being omitted from the national team, before ultimately taking on the added pressure of captaining the side.
Masood reached his century in style, clipping a Chris Woakes delivery off the square of the wicket for a single, sparking celebrations from his teammates. He raised his bat in acknowledgement of the crowd, and his batting partner Abdullah Shafique embraced him in a shared moment of joy.
**Masood’s Test Centuries:**
* 100* vs England, Multan, 2024
* 156 vs England, Manchester, 2020
* 100 vs Bangladesh, Karachi, 2019
* 135 vs Sri Lanka, Karachi, 2019
* 125 vs Sri Lanka, Pallekele, 2015
This century will undoubtedly be a huge boost for Masood and the Pakistani team as they aim for victory in the series against England.
First Piper 