🔥 Trending Pakistan Cricket Squad Announced for West Indies and England Tours

The Pakistan Men's National Selection Committee announced the Test squads for the upcoming tours of the West Indies and England on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at a press conference held at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore ⁵⁹. A significant development is the reappointment of Babar Azam as the Test captain, replacing Shan Masood, for the two-match series against the West Indies ⁶¹⁰.

Pakistan is scheduled to play two Test matches in the West Indies between July 25, 2026, and August 6, 2026 ⁸. Following this, they will also tour England ¹.

Key Squad Updates and Changes:

• Captaincy: Babar Azam has been reinstated as the Test captain ⁶¹⁰.
• Pace Attack Overhaul: The selection committee has opted for a significantly revamped pace attack for both tours ⁴⁷. Notable omissions include Shaheen Shah Afridi, Hasan Ali, and Naseem Shah ³⁷. The team management and selection committee decided to travel with four specialist pacers ⁴.
• Player Omissions: Apart from the pacers, Shakeel was also dropped from the West Indies series due to fitness concerns, although the selector Aaqib Javed expressed hope for his return to the squad later ³.

These selections reflect a strategic decision by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to refresh the squad ahead of these important international fixtures ¹⁵.