{
  "id": 3231450,
  "title": "English Legend Calls for Babar Azam’s Return Ahead of 2nd England vs Pakistan Test",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/english-legend-calls-for-babar-azams-return-ahead-of-2nd-england-vs",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-25T09:28:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/08/25/english-legend-calls-for-babar-azams-return-ahead-of-2nd-england-vs-pakistan-test/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former England fast bowler Stuart Broad has advocated for Babar Azam's return to Pakistan's playing lineup ahead of the second Test between England and Pakistan at Lord’s. Broad highlighted the fragility of Pakistan's batting lineup without their star batter, Babar Azam. During a recent podcast, Broad stated that Babar's experience and talent are crucial for Pakistan's batting unit. The commentator recalled an amusing incident before the Headingley Test when Babar, despite being injured, appeared in full Pakistan Test kit just before the toss, causing confusion. Broad noted that Babar had to do a \"modern handshake\" with him at the bottom of the stairs, but it turned out that he wasn't actually going to play due to a bruised hand. Broad believes Babar's return to Pakistan's team is essential to strengthen their batting lineup after their heavy defeat in the first Test at Headingley.",
  "summary": "Former England fast bowler Stuart Broad has backed Babar Azam to return to Pakistan’s playing XI for the second Test … Read More The post English Legend Calls for Babar Azam’s Return Ahead of 2nd England vs Pakistan Test appeared first on ProPakistani .",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}