Former Pakistan Test captain Ramiz Raja criticises the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for removing Shan Masood as Test captain ahead of the team’s upcoming tours of the West Indies and England. In his comments, Raja argues that Masood is being held responsible for performance outcomes despite the quality of the squad available to him. He questions the logic of making the captain solely accountable when the wider Test team is limited in strength, describing the players as an “ordinary” group. Raja also says the PCB’s approach amounts to shifting blame to the captain rather than addressing broader team issues. Multiple reports note that Raja reacts to the PCB’s decision to reinstate Babar Azam as Test captain, following Masood’s sacking. The outlets also report that Raja indicates he would take formal action, stating that he would submit a written protest over the decision. Overall, the coverage reflects Raja’s position that coaching and player selection factors matter as much as, or more than, the captain’s role when evaluating Test results.
Ramiz Raja criticises PCB decision to remove Shan Masood as Test captain
Former Pakistan Test captain Ramiz Raja criticises the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for removing Shan Masood as Test captain ahead of the team’s upcoming tours of the West Indies and England. In his c...
- Ramiz Raja criticises the PCB for sacking Shan Masood as Pakistan’s Test captain.
- The PCB reinstates Babar Azam as Test captain for upcoming tours.
- Raja says Masood is unfairly blamed despite leading what he describes as an “ordinary” Test squad.
- Raja argues that poor squad standards cannot be attributed only to the captain.
- Pakistan’s next tours include the West Indies and England.
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.
1 hour agoFormer Pakistan skipper Ramiz Raja has criticised the PCB for removing Shan Masood as the Test captain for the upcoming tours of West Indies and England.
3 hours agoFormer Pakistan skipper Ramiz Raja has criticised the PCB for removing Shan Masood as the Test captain for the upcoming tours of West Indies and England.
3 hours agoFormer 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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