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Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam has been sidelined from the opening Test of the two-match series against Bangladesh after suffering a left knee injury, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed on Thursday.

The 31-year-old will miss the first Test scheduled at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium from May 8 to 12, dealing a major setback to Pakistan’s top-order plans ahead of the series opener.

According to the PCB, Babar picked up the injury to his left knee and is currently under the supervision of the team’s medical panel. The board added that his condition is being closely monitored, with further updates on his fitness expected in due course.

"Pakistan batter Babar Azam will not be available for the first Test match against Bangladesh due to a injury in left knee," the PCB said in a statement.

"The team's medical panel is currently assessing his condition. Further updates will be shared in due course," it added.

Pakistan will now have to reshuffle their batting unit as they prepare to kick off the Test series without one of their most experienced and dependable run-scorers.

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Naseem Shah has been ruled out for the foreseeable future following his recent side injury during the PSL match against Karachi Kings.

Rawalpindi’s medical staff are closely monitoring his recovery and are targeting a possible return towards the end of the tournament, subject to his rehabilitation progress and fitness clearance.

RawalPindiz batting all-rounder Dian Forrester:

"Yeah, first of all, it was excitement. I've always wanted to play in the PSL. As a kid growing up, you watch this tournament and to know I was going to make my debut, I was super excited. And yeah, Rizwan, again, he came to me and just said, clear mind, back your options. And the coaching staff also said, just be yourself, give yourself a bit of time and go enjoy it. And luckily enough, it came off tonight and I really enjoyed it."

Pakistan's ODI captain Shaheen Afridi during the post-match presentation:

"Yeah, I think we started well when Nahid Rana comes. So I think he bowled really well. And yeah, the start we wanted, that was not achieved for the first game, but there's still two games and as a team we're ready for that. (on what could they have done differently?)."

"Yeah, I think when you lost [lose], there was a lot of points you want to mention, but I feel this is a young team and I'll back this team till the end. Yeah, I think just a small reminder for the team, I think just partnership build and in one-day cricket you need partnership, bowling and batting both ways. But yeah, there's two games and we focus on other game as well."

The newly unveiled trophy for the 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) showcases a redesigned look, drawing inspiration from the crescent and star on the national flag.

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