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'He keeps faking injuries': Ex-Pak chief selector's allegation against Imam

Former chief selector Mohammad Wasim has claimed that Imam-ul-Haq has a history of faking injuries. During the recent Lord's Test match, Imam-ul-Haq sustained a calf injury that scans later confirmed to be a low-grade strain, sidelining him from the game. Meanwhile, Pakistan continues to face challenges in the ongoing Test series as England's pace bowlers exerted authority over Pakistan's batting…

'He keeps faking injuries': Ex-Pak chief selector's allegation against Imam

Former Pakistan chief selector Mohammad Wasim has alleged that batsman Imam-ul-Haq has a history of faking injuries. Wasim reportedly warned the team physio before Imam faked an injury during a 2022 test at Multan. This allegation has further complicated the controversy surrounding Imam, who missed the ongoing second Test against England after suffering a low-grade calf strain confirmed by scans.

The Pakistan Cricket Board stated that Imam is receiving treatment and his participation in the remainder of the Test depends on his recovery.

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