Babar has been a prolific scorer for Pakistan and currently ranks among the top five batsmen in all three formats in rankingsPakistan named Babar Azam as their new captain in one-day internationals, putting the elegant batsman in charge of both their limited-overs teams after a stellar year with the bat. "I want to congratulate Azhar Ali and Babar Azam for getting captaincy extensions," chief selector and head coach Misbah-ul-Haq said in a statement issued by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday. Azhar Ali confirmed Test captain while Babar Azam to lead Pakistan in ODIs and T20Is in the 2020-21 season. More: https://t.co/KD8O0P4EML https://t.co/xLXlfvW3Nr pic.twitter.com/31tQTtvmAc — Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) May 13, 2020Professional cricket remains suspended because of the coronavirus pandemic but Pakistan are preparing for their tours of Ireland, England and South Africa as well as the Twenty20 World Cup in Australia in October-November. Keeping the schedule in mind, PCB also handed out central contracts for the 2020-21 season, omitting the pace trio of Mohammad Amir, Wahab Riaz and Hasan Ali.

Source: Dhaka Tribune May 13, 2020 11:48 UTC