The Pakistan Men's National Selection Committee announced the decision during a press conference at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Sunday, July 5. The selectors also included four uncapped players in the Test squad as Pakistan begin preparations for challenging overseas tours.
"The selection committee sat down and discussed the matter. We looked at which player could prove to be the best captain for the Test team. From our side, there was only one recommendation, and that was Babar Azam. That's it."
Pakistan recently suffered a 2-0 series defeat against Bangladesh. The team is at the bottom of the World Test Championship standings with just one win in the current cycle.
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"We played some very close Test matches, both at home and away, but we fell short in crucial moments, whether it was tailenders building partnerships, the toss, or DRS decisions. While Shan Masood performed well individually, we felt the team needed a captain who could take Pakistan Test cricket forward and bring further improvements."
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Babar Azam previously won 10 of his 20 Tests as captain, including series victories in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. However, he has struggled with the bat since stepping down in 2023, averaging just over 27 in Test cricket.
The Test squad also includes four uncapped players, Ali Usman, Muhammad Awais Zafar, Ubaid Shah, and Muhammad Ghazi Ghori. Meanwhile, Saud Shakeel has been included for the England tour, subject to passing a fitness test.
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