Imam injury revives old PCB inquiry
- Pakistan plans to send wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan and opening batter Imam-ul-Haq home from their England tour after heavy defeats in the first two Tests against England.
- Imam-Ul-Haq's calf injury at Lord's is under investigation due to doubts about its seriousness, reviving a 2025 PCB inquiry that had recommended severe action over an alleged fake injury.
- Pakistan Cricket Board officials held a high-level meeting to discuss team performance and coaching, with coach Sarfaraz Ahmed's future uncertain and Mike Hesson likely to take a greater role.
- Young players Saim Ayub and Arafat Minhas are considered as replacements ahead of the third Test scheduled for September 9, 2026, at Edgbaston, Birmingham.
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The third and final Test of the series between Pakistan and England will be played at Edgbaston in Birmingham from September 9. Pakistan will be looking to salvage honour by winning the third Test.
Pakistan crisis deepens after Lord’s rout: Mohammad Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq set to return home
Following a string of embarrassing losses to England, significant changes are on the horizon for Pakistan's Test team. Reports indicate that wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan and opener Imam-ul-Haq will be sent back home. In light of the team's disappointing performance, senior officials from the Pakistan Cricket Board convened for an urgent meeting to address rising concerns over both players and coaching strategies.
Pakistan to send Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Rizwan home from disastrous England tour
Pakistan are set to send Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq home after two heavy Test defeats in England. The move follows PCB alarm over results, scrutiny and growing questions around the coaching setup.
Imam-ul-Haq Reportedly Faces PCB Action Over ‘Fake Injury’ Ahead of 3rd Test vs England | 🏏 LatestLY
Imam-ul-Haq is reportedly facing release from the Pakistan squad for the third Test against England, with the PCB investigating his 'fake' calf injury. Pakistan trail 0-2 in the series, the decisive third Test is scheduled to begin on September 9, 2026, at Edgbaston, Birmingham. 🏏 Imam-ul-Haq Reportedly Faces PCB Action Over ‘Fake Injury’ Ahead of 3rd Test vs England.
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