WATCH: Babar Azam Turns Up In Team Blazer Despite Injury Ahead Of ENG Vs PAK 1st Test; Nasser Hussain And Ian Ward Get Confused
Pakistan Captain Babar Azam may have been ruled out of their first Test against England, but the star Pakistani batsman still managed to grab attention at Headingley after turning up at the toss in his team blazer. He was seen walking on the field while wearing the playing blazer moments ahead of the toss. Babar was reportedly going for a trophy photo. Babar's absence gave the opportunity to…
In a surprising turn of events ahead of the first Test match between England and Pakistan, star batsman Babar Azam was spotted wearing his team blazer in the dressing room despite being ruled out of the game due to an injury. The Pakistan captain's unexpected appearance left former England captains Nasser Hussain and Ian Ward, as well as former commentator Michael Atherton, momentarily confused.
Babar was seen leaving the room carrying a trophy, with his middle finger heavily taped, a clear indication of the injury he sustained during Pakistan's warm-up match against a Professional County Club Select XI in Beckenham. Pakistan's head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed confirmed that Babar's injury had caused him to miss the opening Test, and that he would be replaced by Salman Ali Agha, who would lead the side in his first Test as captain.
Babar's absence is a significant blow to Pakistan, considering his extensive Test career, which includes 64 Tests and nine centuries. The team hopes that the injured batsman will recover in time for the second Test at Lord's, scheduled for August 27. The three-match series will continue at Edgbaston on September 9.
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