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Babar Azam confident Pakistan will respond in second Test at Lord's

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 2:28 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Babar Azam confident Pakistan will respond in second Test at Lord's
Summary

Babar Azam seeks to lead Pakistan to a better performance in the second Test at Lord's, following their defeat at Headingley. Pakistan lost the first Test by an innings and 103 runs, struggling with their batting and bowled out for 171 and 135. Azam, returning from injury, acknowledged the team's poor performance but emphasized their unpredictable nature and commitment to improvement. The upcoming match is crucial for Pakistan to keep their hopes alive in the three-match series, which they trail 1-0. Azam aims to restore confidence and deliver a different level of play.

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  • •Pakistan lost the first Test by an innings and 103 runs.
  • •Babar Azam returns after missing the first Test due to injury.
  • •The second Test at Lord's is vital for Pakistan's series hopes.
  • •Babar promises a different performance from his team at Lord's.
  • •Pakistan has not played at Lord's since 2018.
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  • 2:28 PMYahoo Sports — 'As a team we step up': Babar Azam sends gritty message amid English media scrutiny ahead of Lord's Test
What they're saying
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Pakistan might have lost the first Test at Headingley, but skipper Babar Azam hasn't given up, and he has made it clear.

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