The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has firmly rejected media reports suggesting changes in the national team’s Test and ODI captaincy. The board clarified that no such discussions have taken place, and the speculation holds no truth.
PCB Responds to Captaincy Rumors
In recent days, several reports circulated claiming that Mohammad Rizwan might be replaced by Agha Salman as ODI captain, while Shan Masood could lose the Test captaincy to Saud Shakeel.
However, a PCB spokesperson dismissed these stories as “completely baseless,” adding that no captaincy changes are under consideration at the moment.
No Discussions in the Selection Committee
The board further explained that the matter of replacing captains has not even been raised in the selection committee meetings. According to the spokesperson, the rumors are misleading and risk creating unnecessary confusion among players and fans.
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Player Contracts Remain Unchanged
Alongside the captaincy reports, there were also claims regarding changes in player contract categories. The PCB clarified that no player’s central contract has been altered, stressing that such decisions are taken only after proper review and official announcements.
Final Word from PCB
The statement made it clear that Pakistan’s cricket leadership structure remains intact, with Shan Masood continuing as Test captain and Mohammad Rizwan retaining the ODI captaincy.
The PCB urged fans and media outlets to rely only on official announcements and avoid giving weight to speculative reports.
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