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Babar Azam rests after hand blow before England Tests
Pakistan captain Babar Azam retired hurt from a warm-up match after a rising delivery struck his bottom hand, creating a fitness concern two days before the first Test against England. The Times…
The Story in Brief
Pakistan captain Babar Azam retired hurt from a warm-up match after a rising delivery struck his bottom hand, creating a fitness concern two days before the first Test against England. The Times of India reports that the Pakistan Cricket Board called his withdrawal precautionary after an assessment by the team doctor. Babar was batting on five and did not return to the crease.
The PCB expects Babar to resume training at Headingley on August 17, ahead of the opening Test on August 19. The three-match series forms part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27. Pakistan have also received a boost with Shan Masood returning from injury. The extent of Babar’s injury has not been disclosed.
The Indian Opinion
The phrase “injury scare” can easily become a needless headline race, while “precautionary rest” can sound more reassuring than the facts allow. Neither dismissal is justified yet. Babar was hurt, assessed and told to rest, but the PCB expects him back in training. The useful evidence will come from that session and his ability to bat without protection or limitation before the Headingley Test begins.
Sources (2): rediff.com, timesofindia.indiatimes.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
