Former Chief Selector Mohammad Wasim Accuses Imam-ul-Haq of Faking Injuries Amid Calf-Injury in PAK vs ENG 2nd Test 2026
Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq's calf injury at Lord's has been met with explosive allegations from former chief selector Mohammad Wasim, who claims the batter has a history of faking injuries. As Imam is sidelined from the ongoing England vs Pakistan 2nd Test (August 27-31, 2026), Wasim's remarks cast a shadow over the team's struggles in England.
Pakistan's challenging tour of England has taken another dramatic turn, with former chief selector Mohammad Wasim levelling serious allegations against opening batter Imam-ul-Haq. Wasim claims Imam has a track record of faking injuries, comments that come as the 30-year-old left-hander is sidelined from the second Test at Lord's with a calf strain. Why Imam-Ul-Haq is Not Opening Innings For Pakistan in PAK vs ENG 2nd Test 2026 at Lord's?.
Mohammad Wasim's Explosive Revelation
🚨 Former Pakistani cricketer drops a BOMBSHELL
Imam-ul-Haq wasn't injured at the Lord's. He keeps faking injury, reveals former chairman of selecter Muhammad Wasim.
"In 2022 Multan test, the physio warned me in advance that he is going to feign an injury soon. And he did… pic.twitter.com/Su37q5ONnc
— Brutal Truth (@sarkarstix) August 28, 2026
Imam-ul-Haq sustained a low-grade left calf muscle strain while fielding on the opening day of the ongoing Lord's Test on August 27, 2026. Scans later confirmed the nature of the injury, and his participation in the remainder of the match, scheduled to run until August 31, 2026, remains doubtful and dependent on his response to treatment.
Wasim's Explosive Allegations
Speaking on Saturday, August 29, 2026, Mohammad Wasim reignited an old debate by accusing Imam-ul-Haq of fabricating injuries. "In 2022 Multan test, the physio warned me in advance that he is going to fake an injury soon. And he did that," Wasim stated, providing a specific instance to back his claim. These remarks add a contentious layer to Imam's current injury, which the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially confirmed as a low-grade calf strain.
Pakistan's Woes at Lord's
The timing of Wasim's comments could not be worse for a struggling Pakistan side. Already 1-0 down in the three-Test series after a heavy innings defeat at Headingley, the visitors are facing immense pressure at Lord's. In the ongoing second Test, England posted a first-innings total of 290 runs. In response, Pakistan's batting lineup crumbled, managing only 110 runs, conceding a significant first-innings lead of 180 runs. Imam's absence further complicates Pakistan's batting strategy as they look to mount a comeback. Shan Masood’s Woes Continue As Former Pakistan Captain Falls for 1 to Jofra Archer in PAK vs ENG 2nd Test 2026.
Imam-ul-Haq, who made his international debut in 2017, has been a regular fixture at the top of Pakistan's batting order across formats. His career has often been scrutinized, partly due to his relation to former captain Inzamam-ul-Haq, but he has also delivered match-winning performances. The current injury and the former selector's allegations will undoubtedly put a spotlight on his future performances and fitness.
The cricketing world now awaits not only Imam-ul-Haq's recovery but also the potential fallout from Mohammad Wasim's bold allegations, which have cast a shadow over Pakistan's challenging English tour.
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