Stuart Broad accuses Imam-ul-Haq of 'putting on an act' over calf injury at Lord's
Stuart Broad questioned Imam-ul-Haq's calf injury reaction during England's 194-run win at Lord's.
Stuart Broad questioned the seriousness of Imam-ul-Haq's calf injury during the second Test at Lord's. The Pakistan opener suffered a strain while fielding on the opening day and was ruled out of batting in the first innings. Broad suggested Imam's reaction appeared theatrical after the batter could not take his place in the middle order.
Pakistan suffered another batting collapse and lost the match by 194 runs, giving England a 2-0 lead in the three-Test series. Ollie Robinson took eight wickets for 35 runs as Pakistan were bowled out for 194 while chasing 390. Saud Shakeel top-scored with 97 but could not prevent the heavy defeat.
The comments have drawn attention to the injury and its timing during the match. The teams will now head to The Oval for the final Test.
CricHubb Take
Broad's public criticism of Imam's injury reaction adds external pressure to an already sensitive situation within Pakistan cricket. The comments from a former opponent risk escalating what began as an internal board matter.