The test match games are early mornings for me so I haven't been to watch the full extent of his captaincy.
However, for the little I have seen, his captaincy seems to be pretty impressive. Keep in mind, it's not easy for a debut captain to make good decisions. It takes time to learn from your mistakes and rectify in subsequent games. In that respect, I think Shan Masood has hit the ground running and has thus far done a terrific job.
From what I've heard (and seen), he's made some good DRS choices (taken and not taken), and good fielding positions to set up batsmen (I think Warner first test first innings).
His batting is more of a concern at this point. In the first innings of the first test match vs Australia, he played with positive intent while everyone was in defensive mode. In the end he made a streaky 30 +.
Second test match he played beautifully. Only managed to score a 50 in the first innings, but again positive intent was there. Shan with the help of Shafique had shifted the momentum towards Pakistan which I thought would have been unthinkable against Australia in Australia. Just wished he cracked on to make a century.
So, now the real question - should Shan Masood be considered as captain for ODI's ?
His List A record speaks for itself with an average above 50. Much better than his first class record. He's in red hot form in domestic.
Maybe try him for a couple of series ?
Problem is age is no longer his friend. He might have another 5 years left at best - but maybe it gives Pakistan enough time to find a suitable replacement ?
In any case, it's pretty clear I'm in favor
Just unclear who to drop.
However, for the little I have seen, his captaincy seems to be pretty impressive. Keep in mind, it's not easy for a debut captain to make good decisions. It takes time to learn from your mistakes and rectify in subsequent games. In that respect, I think Shan Masood has hit the ground running and has thus far done a terrific job.
From what I've heard (and seen), he's made some good DRS choices (taken and not taken), and good fielding positions to set up batsmen (I think Warner first test first innings).
His batting is more of a concern at this point. In the first innings of the first test match vs Australia, he played with positive intent while everyone was in defensive mode. In the end he made a streaky 30 +.
Second test match he played beautifully. Only managed to score a 50 in the first innings, but again positive intent was there. Shan with the help of Shafique had shifted the momentum towards Pakistan which I thought would have been unthinkable against Australia in Australia. Just wished he cracked on to make a century.
So, now the real question - should Shan Masood be considered as captain for ODI's ?
His List A record speaks for itself with an average above 50. Much better than his first class record. He's in red hot form in domestic.
Maybe try him for a couple of series ?
Problem is age is no longer his friend. He might have another 5 years left at best - but maybe it gives Pakistan enough time to find a suitable replacement ?
In any case, it's pretty clear I'm in favor
Just unclear who to drop.
