Babar Azam reports 90 per cent fitness ahead of 2nd Test at Lord's
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 1:36 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Babar Azam has provided a positive update regarding his fitness as Pakistan prepares for the second Test against England at Lord's on August 27. After missing the first Test due to a finger injury, Babar indicated he is now 90 per cent fit following a full batting session in the nets. His return is significant for Pakistan, who suffered a heavy defeat in the first Test, where they were dismissed twice in under 86 overs. Babar's participation could lead to a reshuffle in the batting order, reinforcing the team's strategy as they aim for better performance in this match.
- •Babar Azam missed the first Test due to an aggravated finger injury.
- •He completed a full batting session ahead of the 2nd Test.
- •Pakistan lost the first Test by an innings and 103 runs.
- •Babar averages 65.75 in England, enhancing his team's batting strength.
- •His return may prompt a reshuffle in the batting order.
- 2:29 PMYahoo Sports — Babar Azam says he's '90%' fit and set to return for Pakistan in 2nd test against England
- 1:36 PMYahoo Sports — '90 per cent fit': Babar Azam provides positive update on his fitness ahead of 2nd Test at Lord's
"Pakistan captain Babar Azam is set to make his return to the team for the second test against England at Lord's starting Thursday, despite not fully recovering from a finger injury. Babar missed the first test, which England won by an innings and 103 runs at Headingley last week, because of the issue but has taken part in practice sessions at the home of cricket. “Yes, 90% I'm fit for tomorrow's match,” Babar said in a news conference on Wednesday.
"Pakistani fans finally get some good news as Test skipper Babar Azam had a positive update to give regarding his injury ahead of Lord's.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 2:29 PMBabar Azam says he's '90%' fit and set to return for Pakistan in 2nd test against England
Pakistan captain Babar Azam is set to make his return to the team for the second test against England at Lord's starting Thursday, despite not fully recovering from a finger injury. Babar missed the first test, which England won by an innings and 103 runs at Headingley last week, because of the issue but has taken part in practice sessions at the home of cricket. “Yes, 90% I'm fit for tomorrow's match,” Babar said in a news conference on Wednesday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 1:36 PM'90 per cent fit': Babar Azam provides positive update on his fitness ahead of 2nd Test at Lord's
Pakistani fans finally get some good news as Test skipper Babar Azam had a positive update to give regarding his injury ahead of Lord's.
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