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Stuart Broad criticizes Imam-ul-Haq as England wins second Test at Lord’s

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 8:09 AM

Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Stuart Broad criticizes Imam-ul-Haq as England wins second Test at Lord’s

Summary

Stuart Broad publicly questioned the validity of an injury sustained by Imam-ul-Haq during the second Test at Lord’s. After suffering a calf strain on the opening day, Imam missed the remainder of the match and did not bat in the second innings. Broad described the opener's visible sideline practice on the fourth day as theatrical and unnecessary. Pakistan ultimately fell to a 194-run defeat as England moved into a 2-0 series lead. The batting lineup struggled throughout the match, failing to chase a target of 389. Former selector Mohammad Wasim also raised questions regarding the player's history with injury reporting.

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•Stuart Broad accused Imam-ul-Haq of performing for the cameras while injured.
•England defeated Pakistan by 194 runs to take a 2-0 series lead.
•Imam-ul-Haq missed the match after sustaining a calf strain on day one.
•Ollie Robinson, Josh Tongue, and Jofra Archer led the English bowling attack.
•Saud Shakeel top-scored for Pakistan with 97 runs in the final innings.

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8:09 AMYahoo Sports — Stuart Broad accuses Imam-ul-Haq of ‘putting on an act’ after Pakistan batter ruled out at Lord’s

What they're saying

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Stuart Broad raised eyebrows over Imam-ul-Haq's calf injury during the match, implying the Pakistani batter could be theatrical about his situation. Following a calf strain, Imam was unable to participate in the Lord's Test, while Pakistan faced another batting debacle, leading to a decisive loss. England triumphed, establishing a two-nil advantage in the series.
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