Imam-ul-Haq’s Latest Injury Brings Old Fake Injury Report Back Into Spotlight

Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq's latest injury has brought renewed attention to a previous Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) inquiry into his fitness during the national team's tour of New Zealand in 2025.

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Imam-ul-Haq reportedly suffered a calf injury that kept him from batting in both innings of Pakistan's second Test against England at Lord's. Reports suggest PCB is now probable to examine the circumstances surrounding the injury, particularly in light of findings from the earlier inquiry.

When Imam was struck on his right major toe by a ball during an indoor net session, the previous case dates back to March 28, 2025, during Pakistan's tour of New Zealand. Kamran Akmal Claims Don Bradman Never Hit a 6 in Tests.

As reports indicate, an X-ray indicated no fracture or dislocation, but Imam afterwards complained of severe pain and discoloration in the toe.

Medical staff reportedly advised him against walking. Nevertheless, he allegedly walked around 500 meters to attend an iftar gathering.

Notably, the PCB inquiry committee afterwards examined the incident and reportedly held Imam responsible for allegedly faking or exaggerating the injury.

After which the black mark on the toe disappeared, according to the inquiry report, a team doctor cleaned Imam's toe using chemically treated paper. The committee reportedly concluded that the substance removed from the toe was not a natural blood mark but ink or marker.

Imam-ul-Haq denied applying ink or any other artificial substance when questioned by the committee.

Nevertheless, the committee reportedly identified his explanation inconsistent with the medical evidence, X-ray findings and the appearance of the toe.

Team authorities additionally informed the committee that Imam appeared to limp when he was being observed but walked normally when he was out of their sight.

Reports remarked the committee unanimously concluded that there was no medical basis for declaring Imam unfit for Pakistan's first ODI against New Zealand.

It reportedly held him responsible for fabricating, exaggerating or misrepresenting his symptoms and misleading the medical staff. The committee further concluded that he had deliberately attempted to create himself unavailable for the opening ODI.

Meanwhile, the inquiry committee reportedly recommended that Imam be banned from representing Pakistan throughout all formats and at all levels, describing the incident as deliberate, pre-planned and deceptive.

Meanwhile, the controversy additionally included allegations that Imam wanted to avoid opening the batting on New Zealand's pace-friendly and challenging pitches.

Reports suggest the PCB is projected to examine the circumstances surrounding his latest injury, particularly in light of the earlier inquiry. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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