Pakistan’s Test captain, Shan Masood, emphasizes the need for his team to master home conditions and secure consistent wins before aiming for international success and a World Test Championship final berth. Masood acknowledges the team’s struggles in capitalizing on home advantage since international cricket returned to Pakistan in 2019, highlighting the need for a winning formula to overcome the challenges of adjusting to home conditions after a decade-long absence. He emphasizes the importance of discovering the ideal playing style that suits Pakistan’s strengths and puts them in a commanding position.
Results for: World Test Championship
England secured a dominant 241-run victory over West Indies in the second Test at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, propelling them to sixth place in the World Test Championship standings. This win marks England’s fifth in the tournament, while West Indies, suffering its second consecutive defeat, drops to the bottom of the table.
BCCI Secretary Jay Shah has confirmed that senior players will likely feature in the Champions Trophy and World Test Championship final if India qualifies. He also stated that the decision on Hardik Pandya’s potential T20 captaincy will be solely decided by the selectors.