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Pakistan Captain Babar Azam Clarifies Role in Test Team Selection Ahead of Sri Lanka Series

Pakistan Captain Babar Azam Clarifies Role in Test Team Selection Ahead of Sri Lanka Series
World Sports · 08:25:18 - Sunday, 15 November 2026

Pakistan cricket captain Babar Azam has clarified his involvement in Test team selection ahead of the upcoming series against Sri Lanka, stating that the head coach and selectors are responsible for picking the squad.

Azam emphasized that his role is limited to on-field leadership and that selection decisions rest with the coaching staff and selection committee.

The series against Sri Lanka is scheduled to begin later this month, with Pakistan aiming to build momentum in the World Test Championship cycle.

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