Imam Al-Haq faces the risk of a two-year ban due to controversy over his injury; Rizwan’s career in Pakistan is almost over: report
Surrounding controversy In front of the truth It has deepened, with Pakistan The batter is likely to stare at a two-year ban from international cricket after being sent home midway through the Test tour of England Amid speculation that his injury may have been fake.
Imam suffered a calf injury on day one of the second Test against England at Lord’s last week before being ruled out of the match. He did not return to bat in either innings as Pakistan lost by 194 runs, conceding the series 0-2.
When Imam came out at the start of the fourth day of batting practice with his calf tied, Stuart Broad and David Warner accused him of foul play. These statements come amid allegations that he has faked injuries in the past.
Earlier, Geo News reported that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had demanded an investigation into the matter, with the board wanting a detailed report.
Sources have now confirmed to a Pakistani media outlet that the mixture may face a ban of between one and two years.
Earlier, news agency PTI reported that Imam will likely seek legal advice as the PCB prepares for the investigation.
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“Imam is in big trouble and is also likely to seek legal advice when he has to appear before a board inquiry committee which will look into the calf muscle injury that did not allow him to bat in both innings of the second Test,” an insider said.
The Geo News report also suggested that Mohammad Rizwan’s international career may be over, with the PCB expressing serious concerns over his discipline and the wicket-keeper-batsman potentially facing strict action.
Not only will Rizwan face questions from the PCB over the matter, sources added that he is “unlikely to be included in any Pakistani team in the near future”. At the age of 34, amid declining returns with the bat and growing calls for his ouster, this decision by the PCB may have brought down the curtain on Rizwan’s career in Pakistan.
Both Imam and Rizwan were among the seven players sent home after the end of the second Test against England.
An earlier PTI report also added that the issue surrounding the Imam’s injury and Rizwan’s “nonchalant attitude” eventually sparked a strong reaction from the PCB.
