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Babar Azam Faces Injury Scare Ahead of England Test Series

Babar Azam Faces Injury Scare Ahead of England Test Series
Babar Azam suffers injury scare ahead of England Tests · rediff.com

Babar Azam is the captain of Pakistan's cricket team.

During a practice match, a fast bowler hit his hand with the ball.

The ball was coming up quickly and hit his hand, which hurt a lot.

He had to stop batting and leave the practice game.

The team doctor told him to rest for the rest of the match.

They want to make sure his hand gets better before the next big games.

Pakistan is about to play a series of three Test matches against England.

The first match starts on August 19.

This series is part of the World Test Championship, where teams earn points.

Everyone is hoping Babar's hand will be fine in time to play.

Key facts

Player
Babar Azam (Pakistan Test captain)
Injury
Blow to the bottom hand from a rising delivery
Striking bowler
Manny Lumsden (England Under-19 pacer)
Warm-up fixture
Match vs Professional County Club Select XI
Next session
Practice on August 17 at Headingley Cricket Ground
Series
Three-match Test series vs England starting August 19
Championship
ICC World Test Championship 2025-27
Standings
England 7th (24.36%), Pakistan 8th (22.22%)

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