Pakistan captain Babar Azam suffered an injury during the second day of a warm-up match ahead of next week’s first Test against England. Babar was forced to retire hurt on five during Friday’s second day of three against a Professional County Club Select XI after being hit on the right hand.
A Pakistan spokesman said Babar will take no further part in the fixture, but added: “Babar will participate in Pakistan team’s practice session on Monday at Headingley Cricket Ground.”
Pakistan Faces England in Test Series Opener
Pakistan’s three-Test series against England kicks off on Wednesday at Headingley. The team is coming off a recent 1-1 draw against the West Indies, where top-order batsman Babar Azam played a key role in securing the results. This series marks an important challenge for Pakistan as they aim to build momentum in international cricket.
Pakistan Falls Short in First Innings Against PCC Team
In their first innings, Pakistan scored 238 runs, falling short of the PCC team’s 305. Shoaib Bashir, the England off-spinner, was instrumental in Pakistan’s struggle, claiming 4 wickets for 76 runs. Meanwhile, 17-year-old Manny Lumsden contributed significantly with 2 wickets for just 24 runs.
