India, Sept. 2 -- Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq finds himself in a difficult spot after being sent home as part of a seven-player overhaul following the team's heavy defeats in the first two Tests in England. Questions have been raised over the nature of his injury, with speculation emerging over whether it was genuine. The team management announced on the second day of the second Test that Imam had suffered a calf muscle injury while fielding on the opening day. Further scans later revealed a tear, ruling him out of the remainder of the tour.

Pakistan's poor performances in the series have forced the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to make bold decisions midway through the England tour. Along with replacing seven members of the squad, the bo...