Babar Azam battles fever ahead of Edgbaston Test

Pakistan captain Babar Azam is battling a fever just days before the third Test against England at Edgbaston, scheduled to begin on September 9, adding to the turmoil surrounding the team's ongoing tour. Team manager Naveed Akram Cheema confirmed the illness but stated there was no cause for panic, expressing confidence that the star batter would recover in time for the match. The news of Babar's condition emerges amid a sweeping overhaul of the Pakistan squad following two heavy defeats in the first two Tests.