India, July 5 -- Pakistan have made another leadership change in Test cricket, removing Shan Masood as captain and handing the role back to Babar Azam. The decision was confirmed when the Pakistan Cricket Board announced the squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against the West Indies, which gets underway later this month. It marks Babar's second stint as Pakistan's Test skipper after previously stepping down from the role in 2023.

The move also highlights the PCB's decision to return to a familiar face despite Babar's recent struggles with the bat in the longest format. Since Shan Masood replaced him as captain, Babar has endured a lean run in Test cricket, averaging just over 27. Even so, Pakistan have chosen to place their tru...