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Imam-Ul-Haq Cleared For Domestic Cricket Amid Investigation
- •Imam-ul-Haq has been granted permission to play domestic cricket in Pakistan for Oil and Gas Development Company Limited in the President's Trophy Grade-I.
- •The opening batter is currently facing an investigation by Pakistan's National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency following his early return from the England Test tour.
- •Reports indicate that Imam and Mohammad Rizwan had their phones confiscated during the tour for scrutiny of messages and bank details.
- •Imam faced severe scrutiny after missing the Lord's Test due to a reported calf strain, which drew skepticism from former England pacer Stuart Broad.
- •Allegations surfaced regarding past behavior, including claims from former Chief Selector Mohammad Wasim about faked injuries and an inquiry from a 2025 New Zealand tour involving a fake toe injury.
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Imam-ul-Haq did not bat in either innings of the Lord's Test due to a reported low-grade calf strain. Suspicion grew after he was later spotted on the fourth day practicing his batting with heavy tape, leading former England pacer Stuart Broad to dismiss the public display as theatrical.
A PCB inquiry alleged that during the 2025 tour of New Zealand, Imam used ink to fake a toe injury. Although he complained of severe pain, X-rays showed no fracture, and the black mark reportedly vanished when cleaned with chemically treated paper.
The Pakistan Cricket Board informed the team that Imam-ul-Haq is allowed to play domestic cricket, and he will represent the Oil and Gas Development Company Limited in the final round of the President’s Trophy Grade-I.
