Imam-ul-Haq ruled out of Lord's Test with grade-one calf tear
Imam-ul-Haq suffers grade-one calf tear and will miss the remainder of Pakistan's Lord's Test against England.
Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq has been ruled out of the remainder of the second Test against England at Lord's after scans confirmed a grade-one tear in his left calf. Sportstar reported that the injury will sideline the left-handed batter for approximately 10 days. Imam left the field after tea on day one and did not return.
The absence leaves Pakistan with one fewer established opener for the remainder of the match at Lord's. Team management has not named a replacement for the middle order or opening position. The injury adds to Pakistan's concerns during a tour that has already presented selection challenges.
Imam had shown good form during the preceding limited-overs matches before the Test series began. His unavailability forces tactical adjustments that were not part of Pakistan's original match planning. The team will need to reorganise their batting order for the remaining days at Lord's.
CricHubb Take
The injury forces Pakistan to adapt their batting strategy mid-match, potentially exposing less experienced players to England's attack.