(Web Desk) - After the crushing defeat by an innings and 47 runs in the first Test against England, sources suggest that Shan Masood's tenure as Test captain may be near its end.
According to sources privy of the likely development, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is considering a leadership change in the Test format at the conclusion of the ongoing series.
Shan Masood's struggles as Test captain have been ever-growing, beginning with a 0-3 series loss to Australia and further compounded by a historic 0-2 defeat at home to Bangladesh - Pakistan's first-ever Test series loss to Bangladesh.
The latest setback against England leaves Pakistan trailing 0-1 in the current three-match series.
Insiders have indicated that his replacement could be made just ahead of upcoming tour of South Africa. Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha are reportedly leading the list of potential candidates to take over the Test captaincy.