Babar Azam cites Shan Masood injury after Pakistan's Test loss to West Indies
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 9:17 AM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Pakistan captain Babar Azam stated that Shan Masood's fractured finger affected the team's performance in their first Test against the West Indies, resulting in a 90-run defeat. Masood sustained the injury while batting and had to come in at No. 8 in the second innings, where Pakistan was bowled out for 120. Babar acknowledged the top-order collapse and praised the opponents' disciplined bowling led by Justin Greaves, who took a total of seven wickets. This loss marks Pakistan's eighth consecutive defeat in away Tests, placing them at the bottom of the ICC World Test Championship standings. The second Test is set to commence in Port of Spain on August 2.
- •Shan Masood fractured his finger during the match.
- •Pakistan bowled out for 120 runs in the second innings.
- •Justin Greaves took seven wickets, earning Player of the Match.
- •Babar Azam scored a half-century but lacked support.
- •Pakistan has lost eight consecutive away Tests.
- 9:17 AMYahoo Sports — 'Shan Masood's injury affected us': Pakistan captain Babar Azam after 1st Test defeat to West Indies
"Pakistan captain Babar Azam confirmed Shan Masood fractured his finger during the first Test against the West Indies, saying the injury disrupted the batting order in their 90-run defeat. Babar blamed the top-order collapse despite his half-century, while Justin Greaves starred with a match-winning bowling performance. Pakistan remain bottom of the World Test Championship standings.
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