Pakistan batter Babar Azam will miss the opening Test against England, according to head coach Mike Hesson.
WEB DESK: Pakistan star batter Babar Azam will miss the first Test against England, head coach Mike Hesson has confirmed.
Babar’s absence will be a major talking point for Pakistan ahead of the opening match of the Test series, with the team preparing for the challenge of facing England without one of its most experienced batters.
Babar Azam to sit out opening Test
According to Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson, Babar will not feature in the first Test against England.
The development comes as Pakistan finalises its preparations for the series, with the team management expected to assess its batting combination and determine the best replacement for the former captain.
Babar remains one of Pakistan’s leading international batters and his absence leaves the team without a key player for the opening encounter.
Pakistan prepare for England challenge
Pakistan will now look to its other top-order batters to provide stability against England’s bowling attack.
The Test series is expected to provide another major challenge for the Pakistan side, particularly as the team looks to build consistency in the longer format.
With Babar unavailable for the opener, attention will now turn to Pakistan’s final XI and the player selected to fill his place in the batting order.
Further details about Babar’s availability for the remaining Tests are expected from the Pakistan team management.
