'We'll have to follow medical advice': Pakistan captain Babar Azam doubtful for England opener
Pakistan captain Babar Azam remains doubtful for Wednesday’s first Test against England as he recovers from a finger injury. He bats briefly in the nets but will undergo further assessment before a match-day decision. Opener Shan Masood, also recovering from a fractured finger, trains fully and appears closer to returning. Pakistan pacer Mohammad Abbas says medical advice will guide both…
Pakistan captain Babar Azam remains doubtful for the first Test against England at Headingley due to a lingering finger injury. The match is set to begin on Wednesday, and Azam has only had a brief batting session during Pakistan’s first practice at the venue. He injured his right hand during the second Test against the West Indies and sustained another injury during a warm-up match against a Professional County Club Select XI in Beckenham.
Mohammad Abbas, Pakistan's pacer, stated that the team has not yet made a final decision on Azam's availability, emphasizing that they will follow medical advice on the matter. The team is concerned about Azam's absence, as he is a key player for Pakistan in the upcoming series. Pakistan also faces fitness concerns over opening batter Shan Masood, who fractured his finger during the first Test against the West Indies but returned to training at Headingley on Monday.
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