WATCH: Babar Azam struck by Khurram Shahzad during net practice

Pakistan star batter Babar Azam was recently seen having a hard time facing the Test pacer Khurram Shahzad during a practice session ahead of the Bangladesh series.

Babar has been facing criticism recently due to his lacklustre batting displays in all forms of cricket. Over his last six Test matches, he has only been able to accumulate 253 runs in 11 innings, with a highest score of just 41.

He is determined to rediscover his form during the upcoming Bangladesh Tests, which are set to commence on 21 April. However, Khurram Shahzad gave him a tough time in the nets.

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During a recent training session in Pakistan, a video captured the moment when Babar Azam was hit in the groin by Khurram Shahzad’s delivery.

The star batter appeared to be in some discomfort as Khurram reached out to him, asking if he was fine. After taking a moment to recover and performing some stretches, Babar returned to his practice.

However, Khurram subsequently bowled an unplayable delivery that Babar failed to make contact with, resulting in the ball striking his stumps.

The Test series will commence in Rawalpindi, with the first Test scheduled to begin on 21 August. Following that, the action will shift to the National Bank Stadium in Karachi, where the second Test match will be held from 30 August to 3 September.

Pakistan squad for Test series against Bangladesh

Shan Masood (c), Saud Shakeel (vc), Aamir Jamal (subject to Fitness), Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Khurram Shahzad, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Huraira, Mohammad Rizwan (wicket-keeper), Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Sarfaraz Ahmed (wicket-keeper) and Shaheen Shah Afridi

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