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Pakistan Sack Shan Masood, Bring Babar Azam Back as Test Captain
Times of India Sports·Monday, 6 July 2026
Pakistan's selectors have removed Shan Masood as Test captain, citing just four wins in 16 Tests, poor over rates, and bad toss decisions. Babar Azam has been reinstated as captain. Chief selector Javed said Masood's individual batting was good but team results were unacceptable.
Why It Matters
Pakistan's Test cricket chaos is always a big story in South Asia — and Babar's return reshuffles a team that India will face in major tournaments.
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