Pakistan captain Babar Azam suffered an injury during the second day of a warm-up match ahead of next week’s first Test against England. Babar was forced to retire hurt on five during Friday’s play after being struck on his right hand against a Professional County Club Select XI.
A Pakistan spokesman confirmed Babar will take no further part in the fixture, but added: “Babar will participate in Pakistan team’s practice session on Monday at Headingley Cricket Ground.” The first of a three-Test series against England begins at Headingley on Wednesday, with Babar having recently led Pakistan to a 1-1 draw against the West Indies.
Pakistan posted 238 in reply to the PCC team’s first-innings 305 at the Beckenham ground in Kent. England off-spinner Shoaib Bashir claimed 4-76, while 17-year-old Manny Lumsden took 2-24. The PCC side reached 128-3 in their second innings at stumps, holding a 195-run lead.
England opening batsman Emilio Gay, seeking fitness after a shoulder injury, recorded a pair in the match. Gay faced seven balls Friday before edging behind off Mohammad Ali for his second nought.
