Babar Azam back, promises ‘different’ Pakistan will make ‘statement’ in Lord’s Test

Babar Azam will return to the Pakistan cricket team for their second Test against England at Lord's, promising fans a "different" side to the one that suffered a heavy defeat at the Oval. The captain, who had been sidelined with a finger injury, stated that he is now 90 percent fit and ready to lead the team. Although Babar has struggled with poor form in recent years, he has a solid record at home, averaging 65.75 in English Tests and 53.83 in 14 matches against England.

Pakistan's recent loss, which followed three consecutive series victories in England between 1987 and 1996, has raised concerns about the state of the once-dominant Test team. However, Babar believes that Pakistan's greatest strength is their ability to make a statement when written off. The 31-year-old captain emphasized the need for senior players to take greater responsibility on the tour and conceded that changes may be necessary if players fail to perform despite opportunities.

Babar acknowledged that Pakistan is not playing up to the standard of the England team, but he assured fans that they will focus on the upcoming match, learning from past mistakes and moving forward.