The former Pakistan captain has described Pakistan’s performance as “very poor” after defeat in 2nd Test.

The host team defeated Pakistan by an innings and 176 runs, and emerged as No 1 team for the first time in Test ranking.

New Zealand Coach Gary Stead says that Neil Wagner who was going through pain in toes will miss the second test match against Pakistan.

The Sources say that the team management does not want to take any risk and wants him [Babar Azam] on rest, because of fast approaching South African home series.

A ball hit at the back of his helmet when he tried to duck inside, expecting that the ball would fly over him.

New Zealand scored won the first Test despite that Fawad Alam and skipper Mohammad Rizwan fought well for Pakistan at Mount Maunganui.

The PCB has confirmed that the left-hand opener will fly back to Pakistan by tomorrow as his thumb injury failed to recover.

Shadab Khan will miss the second Test against New Zealand in Christchurch and the home series against South Africa after being advised a six-week rest following MRI scans confirmed injury to the left thigh