Pakistan captain Babar in injury scare ahead of England opener
Pakistan Cricket Board said Babar Azam will rest after a right-hand blow and is expected to return to training shortly.
- On Friday, Pakistan Test captain Babar Azam withdrew from the ongoing three-day practice match against the Professional County Club Select XI after sustaining a right-hand injury.
- The injury occurred on the second day of the fixture, prompting Pakistan's medical staff to conduct an immediate assessment of the damage.
- According to the Pakistan Cricket Board , the decision to rest Babar was a precautionary measure, with no immediate indication the injury is serious.
- This development affects Pakistan's preparations in England, where the team is assessing players and conditions ahead of upcoming Test commitments.
- Babar is expected to return to training shortly and will participate in Pakistan's practice session on Monday, August 17, at Headingley Cricket Ground.
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‘Injury scare’ for Babar Azam ahead of England Tests as Pakistan captain rested
Pakistan captain Babar Azam sustained a hand injury during a warm-up match. He was forced to retire from the game as a precautionary measure. Azam is expected to return to training on Monday before the series begins. The three-Test series against England is scheduled to start on August 19. His availability remains a key talking point for the visiting team.
Babar Azam suffers injury scare, ruled out of warm-up clash before three-match Test series vs England
Babar Azam suffered a hand injury during Pakistan’s warm-up match against Professional County Club Select XI and was withdrawn as a precaution. With the England Test series starting August 19, Pakistan will monitor his fitness ahead of the opening game.
Babar Azam Given Precautionary Rest Following Hand Injury Scare in Warm-Up Match Ahead of PAK vs ENG Test Series 2026 | 🏏 LatestLY
Pakistan Test captain Babar Azam has been placed on precautionary rest after suffering a hand injury during a warm-up match in Kent, just days before the highly anticipated Test series against England. The star batter is expected to rejoin training on August 17, ahead of the first Test starting August 19 at Headingley. 🏏 Babar Azam Given Precautionary Rest Following Hand Injury Scare in Warm-Up Match Ahead of PAK vs ENG Test Series 2026.
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