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.

A 16-member squad has been named for the West Indies series, while a 17-member squad has been announced for the England series.

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.