New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Pakistan Test captain Babar Azam suffered a blow to his hand in a warm-up fixture against the Professional County Club Select XI, according to the ICC.

Babar was batting on five when a rising delivery from England Under-19 pacer Manny Lumsden struck his bottom hand.

The Pakistan batter was seen in pain after being hit and did not bat any further. The extent of Babar's injury is not yet known. His fitness will be monitored as Pakistan prepare for their upcoming Test assignments.

Babar remains a key member of Pakistan's batting lineup, and any injury concern could be a setback for the side ahead of their Test commitments.

"Following an assessment by the team doctor and taking precautionary measures, Babar has been ...