They are looking to rebuild after a disappointing run in Test cricket, and former captain Babar Azam has reportedly been approached by the PCB. However, the final decision has not yet been taken. Amid this, Babar Azam's contract status to remain secret as PCB hides player categories.
These disappointing results have reportedly forced the PCB to consider changing the leadership before Pakistan's next Test assignment, which is the two-match Test series against the West Indies. They will play two Tests in the West Indies starting July 25 and then three Tests against England in August.
? BABAR AZAM BACK AS TEST CAPTAIN ?- Babar Azam is likely to be appointed as Pakistan's new Test captain. (Aurangzeb Younis) pic.twitter.com/Z9EjDaPYuO
— Sheri. (@CallMeSheri1_) July 3, 2026Babar Azam yet to give final answer on captaincy return
At the same time, some reports claim that Babar is also thinking about focusing only on his batting instead of taking on the extra pressure of captaincy. In this situation, there are other options available for the board if Babar denies the red-ball captaincy offer.
Babar Azam's Test career
Babar made his Test debut in 2016 and soon became Pakistan's most reliable batter. His best came in 2022 when he amassed 1,184 Test runs, including a memorable 196 against Australia in Karachi. After that, the right-handed batter’s form dropped badly during 2023 and 2024, when he averaged only 21.36.
Overall, Babar has played 54 Tests for Pakistan, scoring 4648 runs with the help of 10 centuries at an average of 47.50 and a highest score of 196. As Pakistan's Test captain from 2021 to 2023, he led the team in 20 matches, winning 10, losing 5, and drawing 5 before stepping down from the role in 2023.
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