Imam-ul-Haq suffers calf strain, Pakistan struggles at Lord's
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 6:24 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Pakistan's Imam-ul-Haq sustained a low-grade calf strain while fielding on Day 1 of the second Test against England at Lord's, jeopardizing his availability for the remainder of the match. The injury was confirmed by the Pakistan Cricket Board. Following his injury, Pakistan's batting began poorly, losing two wickets for just 16 runs in their first innings. England posted a total of 290 runs in their first innings before being bowled out, with Pakistan currently trailing by 274 runs at lunch on Day 2.
- •Imam-ul-Haq suffered a calf strain during Day 1 at Lord's.
- •Pakistan's first innings began poorly at 16/2 after 14.1 overs.
- •England was bowled out for 290 runs in their first innings.
- •Scans revealed Imam's injury is a low-grade strain.
- •Pakistan trails England by 274 runs at lunch on Day 2.
- 11:16 AMYahoo Sports — Injury blow for Pakistan: Imam-ul-Haq ruled out of action for 2nd Test ahead of Pakistan's massive run chase at Lord's
- 6:24 PMYahoo Sports — Pakistan dealt injury blow as Imam-ul-Haq suffers low-grade calf strain at Lord’s
"In a challenging turn of events, Pakistan's opener Imam-ul-Haq suffered a calf strain while fielding on the first day, putting his participation in the remainder of the second Test at serious risk. Meanwhile, England reached a robust 290 runs before being bowled out, leaving Pakistan in a precarious position as they stumbled early in their innings, losing two wickets for a mere sixteen runs.
"Pakistan suffers yet another blow as Imam-Ul-Haq gets ruled out of the second Test at Lord's ahead of the visitors' batting in the fourth innings.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 11:16 AMInjury blow for Pakistan: Imam-ul-Haq ruled out of action for 2nd Test ahead of Pakistan's massive run chase at Lord's
Pakistan suffers yet another blow as Imam-Ul-Haq gets ruled out of the second Test at Lord's ahead of the visitors' batting in the fourth innings.
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 6:24 PMPakistan dealt injury blow as Imam-ul-Haq suffers low-grade calf strain at Lord’s
In a challenging turn of events, Pakistan's opener Imam-ul-Haq suffered a calf strain while fielding on the first day, putting his participation in the remainder of the second Test at serious risk. Meanwhile, England reached a robust 290 runs before being bowled out, leaving Pakistan in a precarious position as they stumbled early in their innings, losing two wickets for a mere sixteen runs.
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