Pakistan batter ruled out of remaining Lord's Test with calf injury
Imam-ul-Haq suffers grade-one calf tear and will miss the remainder of Pakistan's second Test against England at Lord's.
Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq is expected to be sidelined for around 10 days after scans confirmed a grade-one tear in his left calf. Sportstar reported that the injury occurred during the opening day of the second Test against England at Lord's. Imam left the field after tea and did not return to the crease.
The 10-day absence means Imam will miss the remainder of the Lord's Test and potentially the early stages of Pakistan's next assignment. Team management has not named a replacement opener for the remainder of the match. The injury adds to Pakistan's injury concerns during their tour of England.
Imam had been in good form during the preceding ODI series before the Test tour began. His absence leaves Pakistan with limited opening options for the remainder of the Lord's match. The team will need to adjust their batting order accordingly.
CricHubb Take
Pakistan's batting depth will be tested without their regular opener, potentially forcing middle-order players into unfamiliar positions.