Summary Pakistan captain Babar Azam is suffering from fever after the Lord’s defeat, while PCB changes have reportedly intensified pressure around the national team.
LONDON (Web Desk) - Pakistan cricket team captain Babar Azam is reportedly suffering from a high fever following the team’s heavy 194-run defeat to England in the Lord’s Test and a series of major changes announced by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
Sources said an atmosphere of silence and pressure prevailed at the Pakistan team hotel in London following the defeat and the PCB’s sudden decisions, including changes to the coaching setup and the return of seven players to Pakistan.
Babar Azam, who scored eight and six runs in the Lord’s Test, is reportedly under considerable pressure following the defeat and the subsequent changes within the team.
According to reports, Babar is suffering from a high fever. Team media manager Naveed Akram Cheema confirmed that the captain was unwell.
Cheema said Babar himself informed him about the fever, adding that there was no reason for alarm or concern.
The team media manager said Babar remained fit despite the fever and expressed confidence that he would recover soon.
