“90% fit for tomorrow’s match and rest of the series”, says Babar Azam

Pakistan have intensified their preparations for the second Test against England with their first training session at Lord’s following their arrival from Leeds.

The three-hour session featured fitness drills, fielding exercises and dedicated batting and bowling practice as Pakistan fine-tuned their plans for the upcoming Test.

Captain Babar Azam, who missed the opening Test due to a finger injury, returned to training with the squad. The Pakistan batter took part in fielding drills before completing an extended batting session, providing a major boost to the team ahead of the crucial second Test.

Babar later said he was “90% fit for tomorrow’s match and the rest of the series,” raising expectations that he could make his return to the playing XI.

The second Test is scheduled to begin at Lord’s on Thursday, with Pakistan looking to bounce back after missing out in the series opener. Babar’s potential return would add experience and stability to Pakistan’s batting lineup as they aim to level the series.