India, Sept. 2 -- Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq's calf injury during the second Test against England at Lord's has come under scrutiny after he was unable to bat in either innings. The situation has raised questions about the severity of the injury, particularly as Imam was later sent home as part of Pakistan's seven-player squad overhaul following heavy defeats in the opening two Tests of the series.

Pakistan's team management initially confirmed on the second day of the Lord's Test that Imam had picked up a calf muscle injury while fielding on the opening day. Subsequent scans showed a tear, ruling him out for the rest of the England tour. However, the circumstances surrounding the injury have since prompted speculation over whether it w...