Pakistan T20 captain Salman Ali Agha has emerged as a strong contender for the Test captaincy of the national team, according to media reports and sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following consecutive Test series defeats against Bangladesh, it is reported that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to consider a change in Test leadership. Salman Ali Agha is now seen as one of the leading candidates to take over the role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sources further suggest that he may be appointed as Test captain for the upcoming two-match series against the West Indies scheduled to begin in July.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meanwhile, reports have also highlighted internal tensions within the Test squad following the defeat in the Sylhet Test against Bangladesh. It is claimed that communication gaps and a lack of team bonding were observed during the return journey, with captain Shan Masood reportedly spending time with his family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shan Masood\u2019s tenure as Test captain has also come under scrutiny due to the team\u2019s inconsistent performance. Under his leadership, Pakistan has played 16 Test matches, winning only 4 and losing 12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The reported leadership change comes as part of a broader effort to restructure the Test side and improve long-term results in red-ball cricket. However, no official confirmation has yet been issued by the PCB regarding the captaincy decision.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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