India, Aug. 27 -- As Pakistan arrive at the Lord's Cricket Ground trailing 0-1 in the three-match series against England, all eyes are locked on one man: Babar Azam. Following a crushing innings-and-103-run defeat at Headingley, the tourists desperately need batting resilience, leadership, and class against England's relentless seam attack. With the series on the line in London, the biggest talking point heading into Day 1 revolves around the fitness and availability of Pakistan's star batter.

Will Babar Azam play today at Lord's?

Yes, Babar Azam is all set to return to the playing XI today, as confirmed by ICC. Having sat out the series opener in Leeds due to a finger injury, the right-hander has completed his recovery and is primed to...