Pakistan’s Test captain Shan Masood has been appointed as the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) new Consultant of International Cricket, adding an administrative role to his existing on-field responsibilities. The decision marks a unique scenario in Pakistan cricket, with the Test skipper now entrusted with a position of authority within the board’s international cricket management structure.

According to sources within Pakistan cricket, PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi confirmed the appointment during a dinner meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday. The gathering was attended by the Pakistan Test team and members of the visiting South African squad.

The development comes shortly after the PCB advertised for the post of Director of Cricket. The role became vacant following the suspen

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