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,

While doing so, he became the 17 th Pakistan captain to score a Test ton. Masood has joined the illustrious list where Pakistan stalwarts are named. Former Pakistan skipper, Misbah-Ul-Haq tops the list with eight three-figure marks,

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,

Masood's brilliant 151 was his first hundred for four years, while Shafique also returned to form with 102 as the pair put on a solid 253-run stand.

Shan Masoods maiden century as Pakistan captain and Abdullah Shafiques 102 helped Pakistan dominate Day 1 of the Multan Test against England. The duo shared a 253-run partnership, putting Pakistan in control.

Pakistan captain Shan Masood's 153 and Abdullah Shafique's century secured a strong position for the hosts at 328-4 on the opening day of the Test aga

Shan Masood responded to criticism with a sensational hundred in the first Test against England in Multan on Monday (October 6). Amid cricticism following Pakistan's 0-2 series defeat to Bangladesh at home and his own form,