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Pakistan Face Uphill Task Against England at Lord’s
- Pakistan awaits a fitness update on captain Babar Azam ahead of the second Test at Lord's beginning Thursday, as bowling coach Umar Gul said the team is 'hopeful that he will be available for the game.'
- Babar missed the opening Test at Headingley after suffering a hand injury during a practice match against the Professional County Club Select XI in Beckenham. Pakistan lost by an innings and 103 runs.
- Bowling coach Gul defended selection choices for the first Test, emphasizing that 'Test cricket is all about discipline and consistency' and urging bowlers to focus on the corridor outside the off stump.
- Former England fast bowler Stuart Broad backed Babar to return, insisting the Green Shirts looked 'very fragile' without their star batter, while reports suggest Pakistan may rely on spinners Ali Usman and Sajid Khan at Lord's.
- With two matches remaining, Gul emphasized the team's motivation, stating, 'If we win here in Lord's, the series is still alive' after the disappointing defeat at Leeds.
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