Pakistan captain Babar Azam remains a major doubt for the opening Test match against England in Leeds due to an ongoing injury, according to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
The team management is currently awaiting final medical clearance, with the squad's preparation for the red-ball series significantly hampered by the uncertainty surrounding their star batter's availability.
If Babar is ruled out, Pakistan will need to adjust their batting lineup and leadership strategy, adding pressure to the team as they look to recover from recent poor form in the format.