Pakistan batter Imam-ul-Haq could face disciplinary action, including a possible one- to two-year ban, as the Pakistan Cricket Board prepares an inquiry into his injury during the second Test against England, sources said Wednesday.
According to the sources, the PCB is establishing a high-level committee to examine the circumstances surrounding Imam’s calf injury at Lord’s in London. No official finding or punishment has yet been announced.
Imam suffered what was described as a low-grade calf strain while fielding on the opening day. He did not bat in Pakistan’s first innings, when the visitors made 110 in reply to England’s 290.
He also remained unavailable during Pakistan’s second innings as the team was dismissed for 194 while chasing 389, losing the Test and the series.
The source says the episode prompted PCB scrutiny and revived questions over an alleged incident during Pakistan’s tour of New Zealand in March 2025.
Sources claimed an earlier PCB inquiry had held Imam responsible for exaggerating or misrepresenting symptoms after he was struck on the right big toe during an indoor net session on March 28, 2025. The inquiry report or an official PCB statement confirming those findings has not yet been issued.
Sources also said the PCB had concerns about wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan’s discipline and could question him in the coming days. No formal action against Rizwan has been announced.
Both Imam and Rizwan were among the players released from Pakistan’s Test squad ahead of the third and final match against England.
