Babar Azam has been reinstated as Pakistan’s Test captain and will guide the team in a three-match Test series against England, commencing at Headingley in Leeds from August 19 to 23. This marks a significant return for Babar, who has previously captained Pakistan in all formats, achieving notable success particularly in T20 internationals. Under his leadership, Pakistan reached the semi-finals of the 2021 T20 World Cup and finished as runners-up in the 2022 edition. His previous tenure saw him attain one of the highest winning percentages among Pakistan’s T20I captains, reflecting his effectiveness in the role.
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Asked if white-ball head coach Mike Hesson and influential selector Aqib Javed back him as ODI captain, Shaheen gave a wry smile before saying, “Till now I am the captain.”
