Imam-ul-Haq Faces PCB Investigation Over Injury Claims
Imam-ul-Haq is the subject of a Pakistan Cricket Board investigation after reports linked his resignation from the second Test at Lord’s to a previous disciplinary decision. The PCB has reportedly opened a high-level investigation into the circumstances surrounding his calf injury during that match, bringing renewed scrutiny to the opener’s actions.
He departed the pitch after the tea interval on Day 1 and did not bat in either innings. Salman Ali Agha took on as substitute outfield, and scans completed at the end of play that evening prompted team management to urge a 10-day rest period.
Imam suffered a left calf muscle strain while fielding on the first day of the Lord’s Test against England.
Imam was then included in a seven-player group sent home from the tour when Pakistan’s management revamped the squad following crushing defeats in the first two Tests of the series.
What findings did the 2025 PCB committee make, and what is the present probe about?
According to a source quoting a Geo.tv story, a PCB committee created in 2025 found that Imam deceived medical staff during Pakistan’s tour of New Zealand. The committee investigated a toe pain he had raised at the time and discovered no fracture or dislocation on imaging. On that basis, the panel concluded that he had exaggerated his symptoms and ordered a ban in all formats. The actual date of the proceedings, as well as the specific match involved, have yet to be announced.
The Lord’s incident has prompted a separate investigation. Aaqib Javed, a member of the selection committee, openly expressed alarm about Imam’s withdrawal from the Test, with his statements publicised on September 2, 2026, as the PCB probe was claimed to be ongoing.
What is Pakistan’s series situation going into the last tests?
Pakistan has lost both completed Tests in the current series against England by large margins, and the decision to send seven players home suggests that selectors are willing to make significant changes to the visiting group. So far, the most evident consequence of those results has been a squad reshuffle.
Imam’s expulsion from the squad, along with the current PCB investigation into his Lord’s resignation, leaves him with little realistic chance of returning to the series in the near future. The probe is intended to encompass the entire timeline of events beginning when he exited the pitch at Lord’s. There have been no formal charges or bans announced as of the time of writing.
