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Pakistan Face Uphill Task Against England at Lord’s
Babar Azam completed batting practice and Pakistan said his return would bolster a batting unit that was dismissed twice in the first Test.
- Pakistan Test captain Babar Azam is set to return to the playing XI for the second Test against England at Lord's after completing a full batting session in the nets on Tuesday.
- Babar missed the opening Test at Headingley after suffering a hand injury during a practice match against the Professional County Club Select XI, contributing to Pakistan's innings and 103-run defeat.
- Pakistan bowling coach Umar Gul emphasized the need for "discipline and consistency," with the team considering playing both spinners Ali Usman and Sajid Khan to address tactical weaknesses.
- Former England fast bowler Stuart Broad backed the captain's return, insisting the "Green Shirts" looked "very fragile" without their star batter in the opening Test.
- With England leading the three-Test series 1-0, Gul remains confident, stating, "If we win here in Lord's, the series is still alive.
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