Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed Babar Azam as the new test skipper. He has replaced Azhar Ali who has previously captained the side in tests. After the announcement, Babar Azam expressed his emotions – “I feel truly honored to have been appointed Test captain and join some of the most iconic players who have captained Pakistan in the purest format of the game. I can now say with conviction that dreams can come true only if you chase them with honesty, dedication, and commitment. I am ready and prepared to take up additional responsibility”.