Gay picked for tour game against Pakistan after shoulder scare
Bashir, Hull and Tear are among the other notable inclusions in the Professional County Club Select XI
Pakistan's cricket board has expressed concern over the fitness of captain Babar Azam ahead of their upcoming three-Test series against England. The worry stems from an incident during a warm-up game, where Babar was forced to retire due to a blow to his hand. The incident occurred when he was batting on five for Pakistan against a Professional County Club Select XI, following a rising delivery from England Under-19 pacer Manny Lumsden.
The extent of Babar's injury remains unclear at this stage. However, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) stated that the decision to rest Babar was a precautionary measure, following an assessment by the team doctor. Babar is expected to return to training on Monday, August 17, at Headingley Cricket Ground, just two days before the first Test against England begins on August 19.
Babar's fitness will be closely monitored over the coming days, given his crucial role in both Pakistan's batting lineup and leadership group.
Written by urgent.news from Yahoo Sports's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
