Babar Azam says he’s ‘90%’ fit and set to return for Pakistan in 2nd test against England

Pakistan captain Babar Azam is expected to return for the second test against England at Lord's starting Thursday, despite not fully recovering from a finger injury. The 90% fit batsman took part in practice sessions at the home of cricket and expressed his readiness for the upcoming match in a news conference. Babar's absence from the first test, which England won by an innings and 103 runs at Headingley, has been a significant blow to the team, as he has averaged 65.75 on English soil and 53.83 in 14 innings against England.

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