Report - Babar Azam to replace Azhar Ali as Pakistan Test captain

Pakistan limited-overs captain Babar Azam has emerged as the No.1 favourites to replace Azhar Ali as Test skipper, according to the reports by Cricket Pakistan.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ehsan Mani had a meeting with Azam about the leadership role.

Mani reportedly assured the 26-year-old batsman that he would have “full authority as leading the Test team” besides already being the limited-overs captain.

The wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan and opener Shan Masood are the other two contenders in the mix for the Test captaincy.

The PCB will announce a final decision ahead of the tour to New Zealand later this year.

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