BIRMINGHAM: Pakistani cricketer Shan Masood says that leading a club like Yorkshire in English county cricket is a "great honour" and a matter of pride for him. Masood is the first Pakistani cricketer to captain in the club's history since it was established in 1853. Last year, he become only the second Pakistani player after Wasim Akram to lead a county team, when he was appointed captain for Derbyshire CCC for the T20 Blast tournament. The southpaw, when asked about his decision to join Yorkshire, said that it was a huge opportunity which he is fully ready to embrace. Masood's remarks came while speaking to Geo News in an exclusive interview at Birmingham’s Edgbaston stadium after Yorkshire Vikings defeat in the opening match of the T20 Blast tournament against Birmingham Bears which the home team won by 34 runs. “Indeed to be captain of a club like Yorkshire for which at least three previous captains of Pakistan team and someone like the great Sachin Tendulkar have played.
September 20, 2024
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