Shan Masood: Yorkshire names Pakistani batter captain from 2023
The 32-year-old Pakistan international leaves Derbyshire to become one of two foreign players for the Tykes.
He joins Yorkshire on a two-year deal, after turning down a new deal with Derbyshire.
"The conversations we've had with Shan is that he'll be captain in the future," said head coach Ottis Gibson.< /p>
Speaking to BBC Radio Leeds, Gibson added: "Gamers know this. He will bring his own style of leadership."
Masood was confirmed as captain following Yorkshire's loss to Gloucestershire Wednesday
It left their place in Division 1 thanks to Warwickshire's result against Hampshire at Edgbaston - and the Bears sensationally beat Hampshire by five points to condemn the Tykes to a downfall for the first time in 11 years.
But Gibson was already planning for 2023 - and admits he's looking for more than one leader.
"If Gary Ballance comes back at the start of next year, he brings leadership with his volume of runs," said the former England bowling coach.
"There is always a po Possibility to sign another foreign player, either a tailor or a spinner, who will add more leadership to the team.
"Young guys also need to step up and show that if it's about leadership or learning.
"For me, I want them to show the learning that we have moved on and learned something from this year's experiences that we can carry on into next year."
The 32-year-old Pakistan international leaves Derbyshire to become one of two foreign players for the Tykes.
He joins Yorkshire on a two-year deal, after turning down a new deal with Derbyshire.
"The conversations we've had with Shan is that he'll be captain in the future," said head coach Ottis Gibson.< /p>
Speaking to BBC Radio Leeds, Gibson added: "Gamers know this. He will bring his own style of leadership."
Masood was confirmed as captain following Yorkshire's loss to Gloucestershire Wednesday
It left their place in Division 1 thanks to Warwickshire's result against Hampshire at Edgbaston - and the Bears sensationally beat Hampshire by five points to condemn the Tykes to a downfall for the first time in 11 years.
But Gibson was already planning for 2023 - and admits he's looking for more than one leader.
"If Gary Ballance comes back at the start of next year, he brings leadership with his volume of runs," said the former England bowling coach.
"There is always a po Possibility to sign another foreign player, either a tailor or a spinner, who will add more leadership to the team.
"Young guys also need to step up and show that if it's about leadership or learning.
"For me, I want them to show the learning that we have moved on and learned something from this year's experiences that we can carry on into next year."
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