PCB appoints Shan Masood as its new Consultant of International Cricket

Overview

• Shan Masood has been appointed as the new Consultant of International Cricket by the Pakistan Cricket Board
• The Pakistani Test captain will continue to lead the Asian side in the longest format of the game
• Masood's role in the new team will be to organize home and international series, implement central contracts, prepare for ICC meetings, and plan the logistics operations budget

Shan Masood has been appointed as the new Consultant of International Cricket by the Pakistan Cricket Board. The Pakistani Test captain will continue to lead the Asian side in the longest format of the game. Masood's role in the new team will be to organize home and international series, implement central contracts, prepare for ICC meetings, and plan the logistics operations budget.

The situation between Masood and the PCB is one of its kind, as the star player will lead the national side as a player and will also be involved in the administration at the same time. When asked about the possibility of the role, a source from PCB claimed that Masood was appointed as he was eligible for the role.

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"For the time being, whenever he takes over as director, he will continue to play cricket, but apparently, he has also shown his interest in the position, as he meets all the criteria for the position, and in the advertisement," PCB's source confirmed that Masood will lead the Pakistani Test team. 

What was in PCB's advertisement for the role of Consultant of International Cricket

PCB came up with a post for the opening of the Consultant of International Cricket. The role of the individual ranges from emphasizing the management of the Pakistan team to supervising international cricket operations. As he is being appointed, Shan will have to plan, organize, execute, and oversee Pakistan's away tours.

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"This is a multi-dimensional leadership role, emphasizing the management of the Pakistan team, supervising international cricket operations. The incumbent's key functions are to plan, organize, execute, and oversee international tours," the job role of PCB's Consultant of International Cricket demanded.