Pakistan’s Test captain Shan Masood is heading to Leicestershire for the 2025 summer! The experienced left-hander has signed an all-format deal, bringing his wealth of knowledge and solid batting skills to the Foxes.
Masood, 35, is set to make his debut on May 31 against none other than his former club, Derbyshire. Talk about a dramatic start!
A Move from Yorkshire to Leicestershire
This signing marks the end of Masood’s time at Yorkshire, where he served as captain since 2023. His impact was huge—he racked up 1,240 County Championship runs at an average of 53.91, helping Yorkshire earn promotion to Division One.
Before that, he had an incredible 2022 season with Derbyshire, scoring 1,078 runs at a staggering average of 82.61. That season included back-to-back double centuries, one of which was a dominant 219 against Leicestershire—the very team he’s now joining!
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Why Leicestershire?
Shan Masood is eager to take on this new challenge, and he’s full of praise for his new team.
“I am really excited to have the chance to play all three formats for Leicestershire. I have always admired the club and have had great conversations with a lot of the team over the last three seasons.”
The Uptonsteel County Ground is already one of his favorite venues, and he’s looking forward to playing in front of passionate Foxes fans.
What Does This Mean for Leicestershire?
Shan Masood joins club captain Peter Handscomb and Netherlands all-rounder Logan van Beek as Leicestershire’s overseas signings for the season.
Director of Cricket Claude Henderson couldn’t be happier with the addition:
“We are delighted to welcome someone of Shan’s calibre to Leicestershire. He is a proven talent both internationally and in county cricket, and someone who can win matches in all three formats.”
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With his leadership, experience, and match-winning abilities, Masood is set to be a key player across all formats.
For now, it looks like Masood will be available throughout the summer since Pakistan has no scheduled Test matches in England. However, things could change if the PCB calls him up for the limited-overs tour of the Caribbean in July.
That said, his last white-ball appearance for Pakistan was in May 2023, so for now, Leicestershire fans can expect to see plenty of him in action.
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