Pakistan’s white-ball captain Babar Azam has started gym workouts following the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) release of the men’s 2024-25 international cricket season schedule. This includes a two-match Test series at home against Bangladesh in August.
This Test series is part of Pakistan’s World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 campaign, and winning it would enhance their chances of reaching the finals.
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After the Bangladesh series, Pakistan will host England for a three-Test series. Azam has begun his fitness regimen to ensure he is in top form for the challenging red-ball matches.
In a video shared on his social media, Azam was seen performing various exercises to stay fit for Pakistan’s upcoming busy schedule.
On Friday, the PCB announced the men’s 2024-25 international cricket season schedule. The home season will start with Bangladesh playing two Tests in Rawalpindi (August 21-25) and Karachi (August 30-September 3).
England will tour Pakistan for three Tests in Multan (October 7-11), Karachi (October 15-19), and Rawalpindi (October 24-28). The West Indies will also visit Pakistan for two Tests in Karachi (January 16-20) and Multan (January 24-28).
