India, Aug. 26 -- Babar Azam is set to return to Pakistan's side for the second Test against England at Lord's after declaring himself "90 per cent fit", providing a major boost to the visitors following their heavy defeat in the series opener at Headingley. Babar missed the first Test because of a finger injury that he initially suffered during Pakistan's tour of the West Indies and later aggravated after being struck on the glove during a warm-up match in England. He has since returned to batting in training and confirmed his availability ahead of the Lord's Test, which begins on August 27.

"I've had a couple of practice sessions again and I'm 90 per cent fit for the match tomorrow," Babar said on the eve of the contest. His comeback i...