India, Aug. 31 -- Pakistan lost the second Test at Lord's on Sunday to concede the series with one game still to go. The Test match was highly controversial and eventful. Controversial because Sky decided to air Imran Khan's sons' interview. Then it was a rain-affected contest. Then Imam-ul-Haq didn't bat in either of the innings as Pakistan lost by 194 runs. Why? He picked up a calf injury on the opening day.

Later, it turned out it wasn't a very serious one. Considering Pakistan were trailing in the game right from the outset at a pace-friendly pitch, he could have summoned up the courage to come out and bat and contribute whatever he could. Cricket history is replete with instances where players, despite being severely injured, come o...