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Aaqib Javed demands inquiry into Imam-ul-Haq’s ‘injury’Imam sustained the injury in the field on the first day at Lord’s and did not play in the rest of the match.

Last Updated02 September 2026, 18:30
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Aaqib Javed.

Pakistan Cricket Board’s High Performance Director Aaqib Javed has questioned the severity of Imam-ul-Haq’s calf injury and called for an inquiry into the treatment protocols after the opener did not bat during the team’s 194-run loss to England in the second cricket Test at Lord’s.

Imam was among seven players recalled from England by the PCB along with bowling coach Umar Gul and head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed after Pakistan’s two defeats at Headingley and Lord’s.

An inquiry will be conducted into this matter,

“An inquiry will be conducted into this matter,” Aaqib, who is also part of the four-member national selection panel, told a local TV channel.

“How is it possible that you failed to come out to bat in both innings after pulling up a muscle?” Javed said.

“Injuries do occur and we’ve seen instances in the past where players — even with casts — have gone out and made an effort. This situation is different. It’s a matter of great concern, and action will be taken regarding it,” added Aaqib

Former chief selector Mohammad Wasim was among others

Former chief selector Mohammad Wasim was among others who expressed concern in the Pakistan media. Imam sustained the injury in the field on the first day at Lord’s and did not play in the rest of the match.

However, after Wasim’s criticism, Imam appeared in the outfield before play on the fourth day but was visibly limping as he shadow-batted and had his left calf heavily strapped.

Pakistan selectors have chosen five uncapped players and two others – openers Saim Ayub and Abdullah Fazal — with just a combined experience of 10 Tests.

White-ball head coach Mike Hesson and bowling coach Ashley Noffke will take charge of the team for the final Test, starting at Birmingham on September 9.

Source: www.deccanherald.com