Pakistan have removed Shan Masood as test captain and reinstated Babar Azam ahead of their upcoming test series against West Indies and England, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Sunday.Masood, who succeeded Babar in November 2023, steps down after a difficult time in charge.The left-hander captained Pakistan in 16 matches and lost 12 of them. Masood's spell at the helm came under increasing scrutiny after Pakistan were whitewashed 2-0 by Bangladesh in May.Read More: Bethell spoils Sooryavanshi's big day as England edge out IndiaPakistan will play a two-match test series against the West Indies from July 25 to August 6, followed by a three-match series in England from August 19 to September 13.PAKISTAN SQUAD FOR WEST INDIES AND ENGLAND SERIESBabar Azam (captain), Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Fazal, Ali Usman, Azan Awais, Imam ul Haq, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Rizwan, Muhammad Awais Zafar, Muhammad Ghazi Ghori, Sajid Khan, Salman Ali Agha, Shan Masood, Ubaid Shah, Saud Shakeel (for England tour, subject to fitness clearance)
Pakistan replace Shan Masood with Babar Azam as test captain ahead of West Indies, England series
Babar Azam has been reinstated as Pakistan's Test captain, replacing Shan Masood, ahead of upcoming series against the West Indies and England. Masood's tenure, marked by 12 losses in 16 matches, faced intense scrutiny following a whitewash by Bangladesh. The Pakistan Cricket Board announced the change on Sunday, with Azam set to lead the squad in the challenging tours.
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