A former Pakistani cricketer Basit Ali thinks that the red-ball Test captain Shan Masood is a ‘yes-man’ who nods at everything that the new head coach Jason Gillespie says. Basit is pretty sure that Masood is suffering from the same fascism issues as Babar Azam.
Gillespie’s First Test: Basit Ali Weighs in on Pakistan’s Test Captaincy
Gillespie, the ex-Australian pace bowler joined the Pakistan Cricket Board this year as the head coach for the side’s test team. His first appointment will be the Men in Green’s two-match home Test series against Bangladesh.
Speaking in his latest YouTube video, here’s what Basit said about Masood (from 5:00):Speaking in his latest YouTube video, here’s what Basit said about Masood (from 5:00):
“Shan Masood has become a yes-man; it is a pity. He is making the same mistakes that Babar did after being reinstated as the captain,”
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“They have made a mockery of Pakistan. Now they will win against Bangladesh and say we took the right calls. The fans will also say that the team management made great decisions. When England will come, you will know the reality,”
Multan Cricket Stadium will host the first Test match between Pakistan and England on October 7 as both teams face off in a three match Test series.