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Babar returns to captain Pakistan at Lord's after hand injury

ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 2:15 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Babar returns to captain Pakistan at Lord's after hand injury
Summary

Babar has been declared fit to captain Pakistan at Lord's following a hand injury that sidelined him. His return is expected to strengthen the team's batting lineup, which experienced significant collapses during their recent matches, accumulating only 86 overs at Headingley. Pakistan aims to recover in the series, relying on Babar's leadership and experience. The match is set to unfold at Lord's, where Babar will lead his teammates.

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  • •Babar has recovered from a hand injury.
  • •He will captain Pakistan at Lord's.
  • •Pakistan's batting struggled at Headingley.
  • •The team collapsed twice within 86 overs.
  • •Babar's return is expected to bolster the squad.
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  • 2:15 PMESPNcricinfo — Babar passed fit after hand injury, will captain Pakistan at Lord's
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Captain's return will bolster batting card that collapsed twice inside 86 overs at Headingley

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