Pakistan captain Babar Azam says he is 90 per cent fit despite a finger injury. He returns to lead at Lord's after missing the first Test, which Pakistan lost heavily.
Why it mattersPakistan trails 1-0. They need a win to keep the series alive. Babar's return steadies a badly shaken batting order.
AustraliaAustralian cricket fans tracking England versus Pakistan now have clarity on the captain's fitness for the pivotal second test.
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