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MIRPUR: Pakistan ace batter Babar Azam has returned to the nets after suffering a knee injury that ruled him out of the first Bangladesh Test.
On Sunday, the right-hander was seen practicing in the nets under the supervision of batting coach Asad Shafiq alongside the team physio and trainer. During the session, Babar also ran between the wickets.
Babar was ruled out of the opening Test against Bangladesh, which is underway at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka.
During Thursday’s national team training, Babar felt a sharp pain in his left knee. After informing the management, he underwent an MRI scan.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed that the ace batter will not be part of the Playing XI due to a left-knee injury.
“Pakistan batter Babar Azam will not be available for the first Test match against Bangladesh due to a injury in left knee,” the press release statement said.
However, it was later revealed that Babar’s injury was not serious, and he has been rested from the ongoing series opener as a precautionary measure.
The second Test will be played from 16 to 20 May at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.
In the current World Test Championship (WTC) standings, Bangladesh are placed eighth, having registered one defeat and one draw from two matches, with a win percentage of 16.67.
Pakistan, meanwhile, sit fifth with one win and one loss, holding 12 points and a 50 percent win ratio.
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