Babar Azam sustains hand injury ahead of England Tests, rested
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 4:44 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Pakistan captain Babar Azam retired from a warm-up match due to a hand injury. He was hit by a delivery while batting and did not resume play. The Pakistan Cricket Board advised resting him as a precaution after assessment. Azam is expected to return to training on August 17, just two days before the three-Test series against England begins on August 19. His fitness will be monitored closely, as he is a crucial part of Pakistan's batting order and leadership. Shan Masood's return from injury boosts the team's options ahead of the series.
- •Babar Azam retired from a practice match after a hand injury.
- •He is expected to return to training on August 17.
- •The first Test match against England is scheduled for August 19.
- •Pakistan aims to improve their standings in the ICC World Test Championship.
- •Shan Masood has returned from injury, adding to team depth.
- 4:44 PMYahoo Sports — Babar Azam injury: Availability and latest update on Pakistan captain ahead of 1st Test vs England at Leeds
- 3:45 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Injury scare’ for Babar Azam ahead of England Tests as Pakistan captain rested
"Pakistan captain Babar Azam sustained a hand injury during a warm-up match. He was forced to retire from the game as a precautionary measure. Azam is expected to return to training on Monday before the series begins. The three-Test series against England is scheduled to start on August 19. His availability remains a key talking point for the visiting team.
"With injury rumours swirling around Pakistani skipper Babar Azam for the first Test against England, latest updates believe that he would play the match.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 4:44 PMBabar Azam injury: Availability and latest update on Pakistan captain ahead of 1st Test vs England at Leeds
With injury rumours swirling around Pakistani skipper Babar Azam for the first Test against England, latest updates believe that he would play the match.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 3:45 PM‘Injury scare’ for Babar Azam ahead of England Tests as Pakistan captain rested
Pakistan captain Babar Azam sustained a hand injury during a warm-up match. He was forced to retire from the game as a precautionary measure. Azam is expected to return to training on Monday before the series begins. The three-Test series against England is scheduled to start on August 19. His availability remains a key talking point for the visiting team.
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