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ENG vs PAK: These days Pakistan cricket team is on England tour, where a series of 3 test matches will be played between the two teams. But even before the series started, Pakistan's tension has increased. Actually, the fitness of Pakistani captain Babar Azam has increased the problems of the team. If reports are to be believed, there is suspense over his playing in the first Test against England. Let us tell you that Babar is suffering from a finger injury. Pakistan team management is waiting for the approval of the medical panel and the final decision regarding his availability can be taken on the day of the match itself.

Babar Azam's injury increased Pakistan's tension

Babar Azam suffered a finger injury in the second test match against West Indies. After this, he was also hit by the ball on his hand during a practice match against professional county club Select XI in England. Due to injury, he had to retire hurt and go out of the field. Pakistan Cricket Board had called it a precautionary step.

Decision on Babar will be taken on the day of the match

Pakistan team reached Leeds on 16 August for the first test match. After this, on August 17, the Pakistan team came to practice for the first time. During this period, Babar practiced for some time in the nets, but he did not practice batting for long. Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Abbas said that the medical panel and selection committee have not yet taken any final decision regarding Babar.

Saud Shakeel and Awais Zafar may get a chance in playing 11

According to the report of ESPNCricinfo, if Pakistani captain Babar Azam is out of the first Test match against England, then both Saud Shakeel and Awais Zafar can get a place in the playing 11, who will bat in the middle order. Shakeel was not a part of the Test series against West Indies. Whereas Zafar got a chance to make his debut in the second test against West Indies. Let us tell you that Shakeel had scored a century in the warm-up match held in England, hence his inclusion in the playing 11 is considered certain.

Pakistan heaves a sigh of relief regarding Shan Masood

Pakistan team has got a good news regarding star batsman Shan Masood. He was ruled out of the second Test after getting injured in the first Test against West Indies. His finger was fractured. Shan Masood did not even play the warm-up match in England, but it is a relief for Pakistan that he participated in practice on 17th August and batted in the nets for a long time. Mohammad Abbas said that Shaan batted very well throughout the practice session and did not appear to be in any trouble. However, the final decision on his fitness will be taken by the team management only on the basis of the advice of the medical team. Let us tell you that the 3 test match series to be played between England and Pakistan will start from August 19.