Babar Azam appointed as Pakistan Test captain ahead of West Indies series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 6:11 AM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Babar Azam has been appointed as Pakistan's Test captain for the upcoming two-match Test series against the West Indies. This marks his second tenure in the role, following the removal of Shan Masood as captain. The series is set to take place soon, providing a fresh opportunity for Azam to lead the team.
- •Babar Azam takes over from Shan Masood as Test captain.
- •The two-match Test series against West Indies is upcoming.
- •This is Babar Azam's second stint as captain.
- 7:45 AMYahoo Sports — Babar Azam replaces Shan Masood as Pakistan test captain
- 6:11 AMESPNcricinfo — Babar Azam takes charge after Shan Masood is removed as Pakistan Test captain
"Babar Azam has returned to lead Pakistan’s test cricket team after Shan Masood was axed from the role on Sunday. Masood’s firing seemed inevitable after the team fell to 12 defeats in 16 matches during his tenure, which began when he initially replaced Babar in late 2023. “We wanted to look for a captain who could lead the team in a much better way,” selector Aaqib Javed told reporters in Lahore.
"Babar Azam, in his second stint as Pakistan Test captain, will lead the side on their upcoming two-match Test series in the West Indies
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 7:45 AMBabar Azam replaces Shan Masood as Pakistan test captain
Babar Azam has returned to lead Pakistan’s test cricket team after Shan Masood was axed from the role on Sunday. Masood’s firing seemed inevitable after the team fell to 12 defeats in 16 matches during his tenure, which began when he initially replaced Babar in late 2023. “We wanted to look for a captain who could lead the team in a much better way,” selector Aaqib Javed told reporters in Lahore.
- ESPNcricinfoJul 5, 2026, 6:11 AMBabar Azam takes charge after Shan Masood is removed as Pakistan Test captain
Babar Azam, in his second stint as Pakistan Test captain, will lead the side on their upcoming two-match Test series in the West Indies
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