Shan Masood has talked a good game in his first year as Pakistan captain but after five defeats out of five - in which his career average remained below 30 - he came into this series knowing that, unless he delivered with the bat,

Pakistan's Test captain Shan Masood has slammed his fifth century in the format. He reached the three-figure mark on Day 1 of the 1st Test against England at the Multan Cricket Stadium. Masood launched his counter-attack after the hosts lost opener Saim Ayub early,

Struggling Pakistan test captain Shan Masood feels his team has an opportunity to capitalize on home advantage against strong England and end its long drought of 10 winless home matches.