ENG vs PAK Test Series 2026: The Pakistan national cricket team faces fresh injury worries ahead of the final match against the England national cricket team as captain Babar Azam is down with a high fever on Tuesday.
According to reports from Geo News, the star batter has been confined to his hotel room in London under the care of the Pakistan Cricket Board medical staff.
With Pakistan already trailing 2-0 in the three-match series, Babar’s sudden illness has raised serious questions over whether he can recover in time for the third Test at Edgbaston.
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Babar’s fitness has become a major concern after he showed symptoms of severe viral fever immediately after the second Test.
The Pakistan skipper had previously rushed his recovery from a fractured finger to play at Lord’s, where he declared himself only ninety percent fit.
The physical strain of playing a five-day match, combined with the high fever, has left his body exhausted.
Doctors have advised complete bed rest for the next few days to help him regain energy. If the fever persists over the weekend, team doctors may advise him to skip the final game.
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The Pakistan Cricket Board confirmed that their medical panel is monitoring the 31 31-year-oldptain closely at the team hotel.
Babar has been excused from early gym and outdoor practice sessions to avoid any further health complications.
The team management remains hopeful that proper medication and a week of rest before the match on September nine will allow him to travel to Birmingham.
However, stand-in vice-captain Salman Ali Agha is on standby to lead the team if Babar fails to regain full fitness.
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Pakistan have endured a very tough tour so far, suffering heavy defeats in Leeds and London to lose the series 2-0 with one game remaining.
The batting unit has struggled consistently against English fast bowling, and losing Babar would further weaken their middle order.
The visitors will need every bit of experience and batting stability to avoid a clean sweep in the final match at Edgbaston, making the captain’s quick recovery vital for the entire squad.
