Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood has rubbished all the match-fixing allegations as they are all set to host Bangladesh in a two-match series,
beginning on August 21. The left-handed batter stated that no player from their side comes on the field to lose matches intentionally.
With Pakistan suffering two close defeats to India and the USA in the T20 World Cup 2024, some suspected the players’ involvement in
match-fixing as well. Pakistan have a history of similar controversies, with Mohammad Amir, Salman Butt, and Mohammad Asif falling prey in 2010 as well.

Speaking at a press conference on Sunday, August 11, Masood said was quoted as saying by India Today: “I can’t question anybody’s intention as you used the word match fixing. I don’t think in the current setup of Pakistan cricket, nobody can question their integrity. It’s something which I don’t agree with at all. Secondly, world cup is past now and we need to look forward. I can guarantee all our players want to win matches for Pakistan but wins and losses are there and we’re the saddest whenever we lose.”

With Pakistan sitting fifth in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings with two wins in five matches so far, Masood said that they must take advantage of the home conditions in the next five Tests as well.

“There’s a lot to play for in the World Test Championship. The top two places are yet to be decided, and it can still go with any side. Our effort would be to make the best use of the home advantage in our seven Tests. And obviously, even in South Africa, we can gain points and win a series, which is a great opportunity for us,” Shan Masood concluded.