Babar Azam Returns to Lead Pakistan in Must-Win Lord's Test Against England

Pakistan's cricket superstar Babar Azam is back! After a frustrating absence due to a finger injury, the captain is set to lead the Pakistan National Cricket Team in the crucial second Test against the England National Cricket Team at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground, starting today, August 27, 2026. Babar, who declared himself 90% fit, faces an immediate challenge: turning around his side's fortunes after a crushing innings and 103-run defeat in the opening match at Headingley. The stakes couldn't be higher for Pakistan. England, under captain Joe Root, holds a dominant 1-0 lead in this three-match ICC World Test Championship series, making this Lord's encounter a must-win to keep their hopes alive. Babar's return injects much-needed confidence, especially given his impressive Test batting average of 65.75 on English soil. His leadership and batting prowess will be vital if Pakistan is to bounce back from the collective batting failure that plagued them in the first Test. Cricket fans across Pakistan can catch all the live action on PTV Sports, or via streaming platforms like Tapmad and the Tamasha App for those on the go. Meanwhile, viewers in the UK can tune in on Sky Sports or stream through Sky Go and Now Sports. With Babar Azam back in the Playing XI and promising a 'different' approach, all eyes are on Lord's to see if Pakistan can make a strong statement and level the series.