With the Pakistan Super League 2025 (PSL 2025) set to commence on April 11, a major concern has gripped the Peshawar Zalmi fans as their captain, Babar Azam, suffered an injury during a practice session on Wednesday.
The incident occurred during a net session, after which Babar appeared to have trouble walking. The star batter was seen limping off the field, raising questions about his availability for the opening matches of the tournament.
As a linchpin for the Zalmi, Babar’s potential absence could deal a significant blow to the franchise’s title aspirations in this milestone 10th edition of the PSL.Â
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Eyewitnesses reported that the 30-year-old grimaced in pain. While the exact nature and severity of the injury remain undisclosed, early speculation suggests it could be a minor strain, though the timing, just days before Peshawar Zalmi’s opener against Quetta Gladiators on April 12, has left his supporters anxious.
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Babar’s importance to Peshawar Zalmi cannot be overstated. His calming presence at the crease could be a difference-maker for Peshawar, who last lifted the PSL trophy in 2017 under Darren Sammy’s captaincy.Â
Babar was dropped from Pakistan's T20I set-up recently. However, he smashed two ODI fifties in Pakistan’s ill-fated tour of New Zealand, raising hopes of a strong PSL campaign.Â
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Peshawar Zalmi’s Squad for PSL 2025
For Zalmi, the stakes are high. With a talented squad featuring returning Saim Ayub, Mohammad Haris, and overseas stars like Luke Wood, they are seen as title contenders.
Peshawar Zalmi Squad: Babar Azam (c), Saim Ayub, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Mohammad Haris, George Linde, Mohammad Ali, Hussain Talat, Nahid Rana, Abdul Samad, Arif Yaqoob, Mehran Mumtaz, Sufiyan Muqeem, Najibullah Zadran, Ali Raza, Maaz Sadaqat, Mitchell Owen, Ahmed Daniyal, Alzarri Joseph, and Luke Wood.
Also read: Meet Babar Azam, David Warner, and More: PSL 2025 Captains to Watch
