IND A vs PAK A: The match between India and Pakistan A in the Men’s Rising Star Asia Cup 2025 has been completely engulfed in controversies. In this match played in Doha, Pakistan A registered an easy victory by 8 wickets. However, an incident happened during the match which made the blood of cricket fans boil. The indecent act done by Pakistan bowler Saad Masood after dismissing Naman Dheer is considered against the spirit of the game.

The player misbehaved by dismissing Naman Dheer

Saad Masood was bowling his 9th over for Pakistan A. Indian batsman Naman Dheer was present at the crease. Naman Dheer was caught out on the fourth ball of Saad’s over. As soon as Naman moved towards the pavilion, Saad Masood looked at him angrily and signaled him to go out. The camera captured this action on the field and the video quickly went viral on social media. Indian fans and many veteran players have described this behavior as ‘inappropriate’ and ‘shameful’.

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After winning the toss, Pakistan A chose to bowl first and this decision proved to be correct. India A team could not even last 20 overs. The entire team returned to the pavilion after scoring 136 runs in 19 overs. Vaibhav Suryavanshi gave a fast start by scoring 45 runs in 28 balls. Naman Dheer played a useful inning of 35 runs. The rest of the batsmen could not stand against the tight bowling of Pakistan.

For Pakistan, Shahid Aziz took 3 wickets, while Saad Masood and Maaz Sadakat took 2 wickets each.

Sadaqat’s stormy innings took away hope from India

Pakistan A had a strong start while chasing the target of 137 runs. Opener Maaz Sadaqat dashed India’s hopes by scoring 79 runs in 47 balls. Mohammad Naeem (14) and Yasir Khan (11) played short but important innings. In the end, Pakistan won the match in just 13.2 overs and achieved the target by 8 wickets unbeaten.

For India, Yash Thakur and Suyyash Sharma took one wicket each, but the bowling could not keep India long in the match.

Pakistan Captain Shan Masood New Responsibility: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has entrusted a big responsibility to its Test team captain Shan Masood. Shan Masood has been made advisor on matters related to international cricket and players. This decision of the board has come after the test series played with South Africa. Pakistan had lost the last match of this series. In this series, Pakistan team played under the captaincy of Shan Masood and this series ended in a draw of 1-1. After this series, Pakistani Test captain Shan Masood has got a big position.

Will Shaan Masood play double role?

This decision of Pakistan Cricket Board has surprised everyone. This decision was announced by the board when the Pakistan-South Africa Test series was drawn at 1-1. According to reports, the players were informed about this when Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif invited the Pakistani team for dinner along with the South African players. No information has been given yet by PCB whether Shan Masood will handle this new responsibility while remaining the captain or Pakistan’s Test team will get a new captain.

Pakistan-South Africa Test Series

The test series between Pakistan and South Africa was drawn at 1-1. The first test between these two teams was played in Lahore, in which Pakistan won by 93 runs. The second match was played in Rawalpindi, which South Africa won by 8 wickets. Pakistani captain Shan Masood’s captaincy record in Test cricket is nothing special. Under the captaincy of Shan Masood, Pakistan has won only 4 out of 14 test matches played, whereas the Pakistani team has lost 10 test matches. Despite this shameful record of Shan Masood, PCB has given the responsibility of the post of advisor to its captain.

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The second test match is being played between Pakistan and South Africa in Rawalpindi. On the first day of this test, Pakistan scored 259 runs at the loss of 5 wickets. At the time of stumps, Saud Shakeel returned unbeaten on 42 and Salman Agha on 10 runs. Keshav Maharaj and Simon Harmer took two wickets each for South Africa. Star batsman Babar Azam also flopped in this test.

Captain Shan Masood missed a century

In the second test also, Pakistan’s condition remained the same as in the first test. The top order gave a strong start, but the middle order failed completely. At one time Pakistan’s score was 146 runs for one wicket. At the same time, Pakistan team lost 5 wickets till 246. Captain Shan Masood missed a century. He scored 87 runs in 176 balls with the help of two fours and three sixes. Masood was dismissed by Keshav Maharaj. Opener Abdullah Shafiq also scored a half-century. Shafiq scored 57 runs in 146 balls with the help of four fours.

Babar Azam flopped again

Babar Azam, who has been struggling with poor form for a long time, once again flopped. Babar scored 16 runs in 22 balls with the help of three fours. Rizwan’s bat did not even work in this test. Rizwan was out after scoring 19 runs. Babar was dismissed by Keshav Maharaj, while Rizwan was sent to the pavilion by Rabada.

Salman Aga and Saud Shakeel returned unbeaten

Saud Shakeel returned unbeaten on 42 runs with the help of three fours in 105 balls. Whereas Salman Agha is on 10 runs in 25 balls with one four. There is only a partnership of 13 runs between the two. On the second day, Pakistan team will expect a big innings from these two.

Test debut of 39 year old player

Pakistan has given a chance to 39 year old Asif Afridi to debut in this test. At present his age is 47 years 284 days, but in December he will complete 39 years. Asif has become the second oldest cricketer to debut in Test cricket for Pakistan. The oldest player to debut for Pakistan in Test cricket is Miran Baksh, who debuted against Team India in 1955 at the age of 47 years and 284 days.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the Pakistan team for the two -match Test series against South Africa next month. PCB has announced an 18 -member team for this series. Former captain and star batsman Babar Azam has returned to the team. The series will be played from October 12, which is part of the World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle.

Babur and Rizwan return

Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan did not get a place in the Asia Cup team, but now these experienced players have returned under the captaincy of Shan Masood. Babur’s return has strengthened the middle order of Pakistan. Mohammad Rizwan, who sat out of the Asia Cup, will take over the responsibility of wicketkeeping in this series. Prominent bowlers Shaheen Afridi, Hasan Ali and Abrar Ahmed are also in the team. Imam-ul-Haq and Abdullah Shafiq are expected to start the innings, while Saud Shakeel and Salman Ali will strengthen batting in the agar middle order.

3 new faces were also involved in the team

This team of Pakistan has a mixture of experienced and new faces. Among the three new players, left -arm spinner Asif Afridi, wrist spinner Faisal Akram and wicketkeeper batsman Rohil Nazir will have a chance to debut. Pakistani players will take part in the training camp till October 8 under the guidance of Head Coach Azhar Mahmood and NCA coaches. Cricketers who participated in the recently concluded ACC Men T20 Asia Cup will attend the camp on October 4.

Pakistan and South Africa teams will play the first Test match at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore between October 12-16, after which the second Test match is to be played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium between October 20-24.

The two countries will play a series of three T20 matches between October 28 and November 1, while the three-match ODI series will be played between October 4-8. The team has not been announced for T20 and ODI series yet.

Pakistan team for Test series against South Africa- Shaan Masood (captain), Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafiq, Abrar Ahmed, Asif Afridi, Babar Azam, Faisal Akram, Hasan Ali, Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Ghulam, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper), Noman Ali, Rohil Nazir (wicketkeeper), Sajid Khan, Salman Ali Aga, Sajid Shakil and Shaheed Shakil.