India, May 13 -- Pakistan cricket has moved closer to another major captaincy reset, with Babar Azam emerging as the frontrunner to return as Test captain after the ongoing Bangladesh series.

According to PTI, a source close to the team said a campaign has begun to reinstate Babar as captain for the remaining matches of the World Test Championship cycle, with Pakistan still scheduled to play seven more Tests this year.

The development comes after Pakistan's 104-run defeat to Bangladesh in the opening Test in Dhaka on Tuesday, a result that has intensified scrutiny on Shan Masood's leadership. Pakistan were chasing 268 in the fourth innings but were bowled out for 163, with Nahid Rana's five-wicket haul sealing a historic win for Banglad...