Summary Babar was struck on the hand by a ball during a practice match ahead of Pakistan’s Test series in England. He subsequently took part in a training session at Headingley, providing an encouraging sign.
LEEDS (Dunya News) - Pakistan captain Babar Azam’s availability for the opening Test against England will be decided after the national team’s practice session on Tuesday, as the batter continues to recover from a hand injury.
Babar was struck on the hand by a ball during a practice match ahead of Pakistan’s Test series in England. He subsequently took part in a training session at Headingley, providing an encouraging sign ahead of the series opener.
The Pakistan team is scheduled to hold another practice session, after which the management will assess Babar’s fitness and make a final decision on whether he is fit to feature in the first Test.
Batter Shan Masood, who sustained an injury during Pakistan’s tour of the West Indies, also participated in the practice session at Headingley.
Meanwhile, Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Abbas said the squad comprises a combination of experienced and younger players and expressed confidence that the team would seek a strong performance against England.
“We have senior and junior players in the team, and we will try to perform well in the series against England,” Abbas said.
The first Test of the series is scheduled to begin in Leeds on August 19, with Pakistan hoping to enter the contest at full strength as it faces the hosts in English conditions.
