Babar Azam has reclaimed Pakistan's Test captaincy, replacing Shan Masood, ahead of the two-match Test series against the West Indies starting later this month.
This will be Babar's second stint as Test captain (Image Source: X/@cricketcomau)
Jul 05, 2026
12:25 pm
What's the storyBabar Azam has been named the new captain of Pakistan's Test cricket team, taking over from Shan Masood.
The decision was announced as part of the squad selection for an upcoming two-match Test series against West Indies later this month.
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