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PCB sacks Shan Masood, hands Test captaincy back to Babar Azam

Babar Azam has been reappointed as Pakistan's Test captain, leading the team against the West Indies and England in cruc

Imran Qureshi
Imran Qureshi
Senior City Reporter · Sun, 05 July 2026 at 04:15 pm
PCB sacks Shan Masood, hands Test captaincy back to Babar Azam

Babar Azam has been reappointed as Pakistan's Test captain, leading the team against the West Indies and England in crucial ICC World Test Championship matches. The squads feature four new faces, offering them a chance to debut. Pakistan aims to climb the WTC standings from their current ninth position during these upcoming overseas assignments.

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