Babar misses remainder of practice match due to hand injury
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 4:30 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Babar Azam is sidelined for the rest of the practice match after sustaining a blow to his right hand. He is expected to return to training with the Pakistan team by the start of next week, ahead of the first Test against England. This injury occurs as the team prepares for the Test series, adding a level of uncertainty to their lineup. Further updates on his recovery are anticipated as the match concludes.
- •Babar Azam injures his right hand in practice match
- •He will not return for the current practice match
- •Expected to recover in time for next week's training
- •Pakistan faces England in the first Test soon
- 4:30 PMESPNcricinfo — Babar to miss remainder of practice match after blow to right hand
"He is expected to be back in action by the start of next week and will train with the Pakistan team ahead of the first Test against England
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