Pakistan cricket is poised for a leadership change as Salman Agha is expected to replace Shan Masood as Test captain. Masood's leadership has been marked by a string of poor performances, losing 12 out of the 16 Tests he has captained since December 2023, including four consecutive losses to Bangladesh last month. This dismal record makes Masood the only captain from the top nine cricketing nations to lose his first 12 Tests, excluding Bangladesh and Zimbabwe. Despite Masood's request to retain his position for consistency, PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi has decided to move forward with Agha, particularly with challenging series against the West Indies and England on the horizon. Pakistan's upcoming matches include two Tests in Trinidad starting July 25 and a Test in Leeds from August 19. Alongside the captaincy change, the coaching staff will remain intact with former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed as head coach and Umar Gul as bowling coach, while a new batting coach is also under consideration. Moreover, the PCB is eyeing Mohammad Hafeez for the role of director of international cricket to improve the cricket schedule and player development.