Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq ruled out of first Test against New Zealand
Pakistan captain Babar Azam and opener Imam-ul-Haq will be missing the upcoming first Test against New Zealand due to thumb injuries. While Babar fractured his right thumb, Imam injured his left thumb during training sessions last week. In Babar's absence, wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan will lead Pakistan in the first Test and will become his country's 33rd Test captain.