Imam-ul-Haq injury raises questions ahead of Lord's Test
Imam-ul-Haq's calf injury status has come under question after he was seen batting in practice despite being ruled out of the Lord's Test.
Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq was ruled out of the second Test against England at Lord's with a calf tear, but he was later spotted batting in practice. The mismatch between the reported injury and what he was doing on the field has caught selectors and reporters off guard.
Pakistan's medical staff haven't released an update, so the opener's availability for the third Test at Edgbaston is still unclear. His participation will hinge on fitness checks over the next few days.
CricHubb Take
If the calf is genuinely torn, why was he batting at all? The longer the silence lasts, the harder it will be for the selectors to justify resting him at Edgbaston on medical grounds alone.