Yasir Shah still not fully fit, says captain Babar Azam

Leg-spinner Yasir Shah is still battling fitness problems, claims Pakistan all-format captain Babar Azam.

Speaking to media in a virtual press conference, Babar Azam was asked about Yasir Shah's potential role in the upcoming series against Australia.

"There was a problem with Yasir Shah's injury and following that, his fitness. He was called up to the training camp and a lot of work was done for him to regain the fitness," said Babar.

"He is currently in reserves because he is still regaining fitness. He hasn't played a competitive match in the last one or two months, which requires you to work even harder," he further added.

Yasir Shah was included in Pakistan's squad as a reserve player and will be called upon once he regains his fitness.

"He has been one of Pakistan's best spinners and whenever he can regain the fitness, we will be utilising his expertise," Babar concluded.

The team news for the first Test match against Australia is yet to be announced. The five-day Test match is set to commence from tomorrow at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

There are concerns regarding rain as the practice sessions for both teams today were cancelled. It remains to be seen what the weather situations are on the match day.