Babar Azam returns as Pakistan captain, scores century in warm-up match

Babar Azam scored an unbeaten century while leading Pakistan in a warm-up match against a West Indies Select XI ahead of their Test series. The game took place on July 20, 2026, with Pakistan posting 455 runs for the loss of four wickets at the end of the first day. Azam, who replaced Shan Masood as captain, constructed his innings steadily, hitting 12 fours and one six before retiring out. Alongside him, opener Azan Awais also made a significant contribution with a hundred of his own. The first of two Tests against West Indies begins on July 25, 2026, as Pakistan aims to build momentum in this challenging series.

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