LORDS – Pakistan suffered a setback as its inform batsman Babar Azam has been ruled out of the rest of the two-match series in England after breaking a wrist on day two of the first Test.
Babar, 23, top-scored with 68 to help Pakistan to reach 350-8 with a lead of 166 runs.
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Babar had to retire hurt before the close of play at Lord’s after being struck on the left wrist by a delivery from England’s Ben Stokes.
“An X-ray, unfortunately, confirmed a fractured left wrist,” said Pakistan physiotherapist Cliff Deacon.
The PCB added it had no intention to add a replacement batsman to the tour squad. Pakistan would play the second Test against England at Headingley.
The series will be followed by Sarfraz and co playing two T20Is against Scotland.
