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Calf Injury Sidelines Pakistan Opener Imam-ul-Haq
30 Aug
Summary
- Imam-ul-Haq sustained a Grade 1 left calf tear, requiring ten days of rest.
- The batter missed significant playing time during the second Test against England.
- His absence poses a major setback for Pakistan's batting lineup.
Pakistan's opening batsman, Imam-ul-Haq, has suffered a Grade 1 tear in his left calf, necessitating a 10-day rest period. This injury prevented him from batting in the first innings of the ongoing second Test against England at Lord's. He had already been off the field since tea on the first day.
Scans confirmed the severity of the tear, significantly impacting his availability for the series. His absence is a considerable blow to the Pakistani team, particularly after their low first-innings total. The team management will monitor his recovery closely.
With Imam-ul-Haq sidelined, Shan Masood is expected to open the innings alongside Azan Awais. Abdullah Shafique is likely to bat at number three. The team faces a challenge in compensating for the loss of their key batter.
