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Babar Azam reinstated as Pakistan Test captain ahead of West Indies, England series
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Babar Azam reinstated as Pakistan Test captain ahead of West Indies, England series

From CNA · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Babar Azam has been reinstated as Pakistan's Test captain, replacing Shan Masood.
  • Masood's tenure ended after a challenging period, including a 2-0 series loss to Bangladesh.
  • Pakistan is set to play Test series against the West Indies and England later this year.

Babar Azam is back at the helm of Pakistan's Test cricket team, with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announcing his reinstatement as captain. He replaces Shan Masood, who took over the role in November 2023.

Masood's departure follows a difficult period as captain, during which Pakistan lost 12 out of the 16 matches he led. The team's performance came under significant pressure after a disappointing 2-0 whitewash against Bangladesh in May.

Azam's return comes ahead of Pakistan's upcoming international fixtures. The team is scheduled to play a two-match Test series against the West Indies from July 25 to August 6. This will be followed by a three-match Test series in England, running from August 19 to September 13.

The PCB also announced the squad for these tours, with Babar Azam listed as captain. Several players are included, with some selections, like Saud Shakeel for the England tour, subject to fitness clearance.

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