Goa, Aug. 31 -- Pakistan batter Imam-ul-Haq is once again at the center of a severe controversy regarding the legitimacy of an injury during the Lord's Test against England. The top-order batter did not bat in either innings after sustaining a Grade 1 tear in his left calf while fielding on the first day, during which he dropped two key catches. However, reports from Pakistan suggest this is far from an isolated incident.

According to a report by Geo.tv, a Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) inquiry committee in 2025 previously found Imam guilty of misrepresenting a toe injury during a tour of New Zealand and recommended a complete ban across all formats. The committee discovered no medical evidence, X-rays, or physical signs of fracture to jus...