Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood has been named as part of ESPNcricinfo’s international panel for “The Greatest Men’s International Cricketers of the Century,” a major project aimed at identifying the finest male cricketers from 2000 to 2025.
The initiative brings together respected cricket voices, analysts, and former players to evaluate performances across all three international formats including Test cricket, One Day Internationals (ODIs), and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is).
According to details shared about the project, the panel will assess players based on multiple factors including statistical records, consistency, leadership qualities, match-winning performances, and long-term influence on international cricket over the past 25 years.
Shan Masood’s inclusion in the prestigious panel is being viewed as recognition of his growing stature within the global cricket community. The Pakistan captain has become an important figure in Pakistan cricket in recent years, both as a top-order batter and as a leader in the Test format.
The ESPNcricinfo project aims to create a comprehensive evaluation of cricket’s modern era by examining players who have shaped the sport since the year 2000. With the evolution of T20 cricket, franchise leagues, and changes in playing conditions, the debate around the greatest players of the century continues to generate strong interest among cricket fans worldwide.
Cricket followers are expected to closely watch the panel’s selections, especially given the inclusion of players from multiple generations who dominated different formats and eras. Discussions around modern legends such as batters, bowlers, all-rounders, and captains are likely to spark widespread debate across the cricketing world.
Pakistan has produced several internationally recognized players during the last two decades, and fans will be eager to see which Pakistani cricketers feature prominently in the final rankings or discussions.
The announcement also highlights Pakistan’s continued representation in global cricket conversations, with Shan Masood now contributing to one of the sport’s high-profile editorial and analytical projects.
