Shan Masood Smashes 33-Year-Old Record with Fastest Double Century

• Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood set a new record for the fastest first-class double century by a Pakistani, reaching 200 in 177 balls.
• Masood surpassed Inzamam Ul Haq's 33-year-old record of 188 balls, achieved in 1992, during a President’s Cup match for Sui Northern Gas.
• He was unbeaten on 212 (185 balls) at day one's close; India's Virender Sehwag holds the fastest double hundred by a visiting batsman (182 balls).
• Masood recently turned down a full-time Director position at PCB to prioritize his playing career and the World Test Championship.
• PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi announced the board will directly manage the Multan Sultans franchise for PSL 11, citing time constraints and PPRA rules.

Why It Matters: Shan Masood broke a 33-year-old record, while PCB will manage Multan Sultans for PSL 11.