'That's all for show' — Stuart Broad slams Imam-ul-Haq over calf injury controversy
Stuart Broad accused Imam-ul-Haq of putting on an act after the Pakistan opener was ruled out of the second Test at Lord's with a calf injury.
Stuart Broad accused Imam-ul-Haq of putting on an act after the Pakistan opener was ruled out of the second Test at Lord's with a calf injury. Broad questioned the nature of the injury display after Imam failed to bat in Pakistan's second innings. Imam suffered the strain while fielding on the opening day and did not take further part in the match.
The accusation follows earlier reports that the PCB considered banning the batter after a 2025 probe found he had faked an injury. The comments add external pressure on the PCB's ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding Imam's withdrawal. No official response has been issued by the PCB or the player.
Broad's comments come as Pakistan face significant turmoil on their tour of England, having already lost the series 2-0 and seen seven players plus head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed released ahead of the third Test at Edgbaston.
CricHubb Take
Broad's public accusation bypasses diplomatic channels and places direct pressure on the PCB's investigation, a tactic that forces the board to either defend Imam or acknowledge the legitimacy of external scrutiny.