Shan Masood faces tough times as Pakistan's Test captain, having lost his first four Tests in charge

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[{"selector":"#anim-26d71b42-a6ae-4208-afe6-1c204b0ccde9 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-3.552713678800501e-15%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Masood’s career has seen ups and downs, averaging less than 19 in the last 13 Tests, making his position even more precarious