LEEDS: Babar Azam’s injury has raised concerns over his availability for the Leeds Test against England, with the Pakistan captain requiring medical clearance after being struck on the finger during a practice match.
Pakistan Test captain Babar Azam’s England Test participation is subject to medical clearance after he was struck on the finger during a practice match ahead of the three-Test series against England.
Babar was hit by a delivery during the practice session and immediately dropped his bat after appearing to be in discomfort. The Pakistan batter received initial treatment from the medical team.
The incident marks the second time in a month that Babar has been hit on the hand by a delivery. He was also struck on the hand during Pakistan’s recent Test series against the West Indies.
Babar Azam Injury Raises Doubt Over Leeds Test
The reports say Babar Azam’s availability for the Leeds Test will depend on medical clearance after he was struck on the finger during a practice match.
The report says that the skipper Babaz Azam’s participation in the Leeds Test required medical clearnance Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Abbas said the final decision on whether Babar will feature in the first Test will be made by the Pakistan Cricket Board’s medical team on the day of the match.
The first Test between Pakistan and England is scheduled to begin in Leeds on August 19.
Pakistan vs England Test series
The Pakistan vs England Test series is part of Pakistan’s wider tour of England, with the two sides set to meet across multiple formats. The Test series will be followed by limited-overs fixtures, giving both teams a packed schedule during the tour.
Pakistan’s England campaign includes three Tests, three ODIs and three T20Is. The Test series begins in Leeds on August 19, followed by the remaining matches as the teams compete across the three formats.
The Test series will be particularly important for Pakistan as the team looks to build momentum in the longest format, while England will aim to make the most of home conditions.
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With Babar Azam’s participation in the opening Test now subject to medical clearance, his fitness has emerged as a key talking point ahead of the Pakistan vs England Test series.
