Babar Azam Resumes Training After Knee Injury Scare

Pakistan finally received a positive sign from the dressing room on Sunday. Babar Azam was back with bat in hand, moving freely during a training session after the knee injury that forced him out of the opening Test in Dhaka.

The right-hander spent time in the nets under the watch of batting coach Asad Shafiq, while the physio and trainer monitored every movement closely. He faced throwdowns, played a few crisp drives, and later completed short running drills between the wickets. That alone eased plenty of nerves around the camp.

Babar had complained of sharp pain in his left knee during Thursday’s practice session. Medical staff immediately pulled him aside before arranging scans. Soon after, the Pakistan Cricket Board confirmed he would miss the first Test against Bangladesh at the Shere Bangla National Stadium.

The announcement triggered concern across the cricket world. Pakistan were already under pressure in the World Test Championship standings, and losing their premier batter only deepened the uncertainty.

Pakistan Camp Gets Timely Relief

The latest Babar Azam injury update has now changed the mood around the squad. Team officials believe the injury is not serious, and his absence from the first Test was more about caution than long-term danger.

Pakistan currently sit fifth in the WTC table with one win and one defeat, while Bangladesh remain eighth after managing one draw and one loss. The second match of the Pakistan vs Bangladesh Test series begins on May 16 at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, and Babar’s recovery could become the biggest talking point before the toss.

For Pakistan, the timing matters. A fit Babar changes the balance of this side immediately.