Babar Azam Returns As Pakistan Captain, To Lead In ODIs & T20Is

In a major development, Pakistan star batter Babar Azam returned as captain of the national team ahead of the T20I series against New Zealand, slated to take place on April 18. However, Babar will only lead Pakistan in ODIs and T20Is while Shan Masood will continue to captain the side in Test cricket.

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Mar 31, 2024 - 11:12 Updated: Mar 31, 2024 - 11:13
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Babar Azam Returns As Pakistan Captain, To Lead In ODIs & T20Is

In a major development, Pakistan star batter Babar Azam returned as captain of the national team ahead of the T20I series against New Zealand, slated to take place on April 18. However, Babar will only lead Pakistan in ODIs and T20Is while Shan Masood will continue to captain the side in Test cricket.

The decision announced by Pakistan Cricket Board on its X handle (formerly Twitter), stating that its chief Mohsin Naqvi appointed Babar Azam as captain of Pakistan's white-ball. PCB shared a video of the discussion between Mohsin and Azam in the latter's office room.

"Babar Azam appointed as white-ball captain Following unanimous recommendation from the PCB’s selection committee, Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi has appointed Babar Azam as white-ball (ODI and T20I) captain of the Pakistan men's cricket team."

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