Pakistan lose 11th Test in 15 matches under Shan Masood

KARACHI: Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood has faced a difficult start to his leadership tenure, with the national side losing 11 out of 15 Test matches under his captaincy.

Masood took over the Test leadership following the resignation of Babar Azam after the 2023 World Cup, but results have remained largely disappointing for Pakistan in the longest format.

Since assuming charge, Pakistan have played 15 Test matches, winning only a few while suffering 11 defeats. The team has also lost three consecutive matches against Bangladesh, highlighting ongoing inconsistencies.

Since December 2023, Pakistan have played six away Tests and lost all of them, including series whitewashes in Australia and South Africa.

Bangladesh also secured a historic 2–0 whitewash over Pakistan at home, marking one of the team’s most significant Test setbacks in recent years.

Under Masood’s captaincy, Pakistan have also suffered home defeats against England, West Indies, and South Africa, losing at least one Test match against each opponent on home soil.

Despite ambitions of reaching the World Test Championship final, the team’s performance has continued to decline, with Pakistan finishing seventh in the 2023 cycle and bottom of the table in the 2025 cycle.

Analysts note that while the captain has repeatedly pointed out errors after defeats, the team has struggled to translate discussions into on-field improvements.