Babar Azam ruled out of first Test vs England, Pakistan announce new captain

Pakistan captain Babar Azam has been ruled out of the first Test against England, owing to an injury to his right hand which he suffered during the warm-up clash against Professional County Club Select XI in Beckenham. He was forced to retire hurt and was later ruled out of the match. Since then, Babar has been kept under close observation. On the eve of the Leeds Test, the team management confirmed that the injury will keep the star batter out of the game.