PCB Orders High-Level Investigation Into Imam-ul-Haq’s Injury

Meanwhile, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly decided to launch a high-level investigation into the calf injury suffered by Test opener Imam-ul-Haq during the second Test against England at Lord's.

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In practice, the board has additionally decided to send the 30-year-old batter back to Pakistan on the first available flight from London for a detailed assessment of his injury.

Imam complained of discomfort in his calf on the opening day of the Test and was unable to bat in either innings as Pakistan suffered a heavy 194-run defeat.

For context, the PCB is projected to assess the extent of the injury and examine the circumstances that prevented Imam from taking part in Pakistan's fourth-innings run chase.

In practice, the development comes after questions were raised in the media over the seriousness of Imam's injury. Although such claims remain allegations and have not been independently established, some former cricketers additionally suggested that the challenge may not have been genuine.

Notably, the controversy gained further attention after former England fast bowler Stuart Broad questioned Imam's handling of the injury during the Test.

Speaking during the pre-match analysis on day four, Broad criticized Imam for appearing in shorts with medical tape around his leg and walking with a limp during training.

Broad argued that if Imam's injury was genuine, he could have carried out his rehabilitation away from public attention.

"That's all for show. He's had a bit of stick from the media, maybe teammates, whatever. You can do that in an indoor school without anyone seeing. You don't have to wear shorts and a bit of tape and hobble around like that. I'm sorry, I'm not that impressed with that, " Broad remarked. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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