Pakistan considers captain options if Babar Azam misses Test against England

Babar Azam's fitness is uncertain ahead of Pakistan's first Test against England at Headingley on August 17. Following a finger injury sustained during a warm-up match, the Pakistan Cricket Board has shortlisted Salman Ali Agha, Shan Masood, and Saud Shakeel as potential captains. Masood is seen as the frontrunner due to Agha's lack of Test captaincy experience. The final decision on Babar's availability will be made on match day, according to bowler Mohammad Abbas. Pakistan has struggled historically at this venue, winning only once in ten Tests against England at Headingley, while England is on a six-Test winning streak there.

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