Pakistan batsman Imam-ul-Haq is facing the possibility of a suspension of up to two years following an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his calf injury during the second Test against England at Lord’s. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is currently establishing a high-level committee to examine allegations of misconduct related to the injury, sources familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.

Imam sustained a low-grade calf strain while fielding on the opening day of the Test match held at Lord’s cricket ground in London. He subsequently did not take part in either of Pakistan’s innings. Pakistan posted 110 runs in their first innings, trailing England’s 290, and were bowled out for 194 while chasing 389 in the second innings, resulting in a 194-run defeat and a 2-0 series loss.

The inquiry was initiated amid concerns over the nature of Imam’s injury and his unavailability during the crucial match. Should the investigation determine that Imam engaged in misconduct, he could face sanctions ranging from a one- to two-year ban from cricket.

This latest probe has also reignited attention on an earlier injury-related controversy involving Imam during Pakistan’s tour of New Zealand in March 2025. At that time, Imam was reportedly accused of fabricating, exaggerating, or misrepresenting injury symptoms following an incident during an indoor net session, when he was struck on the right big toe by a ball. According to prior PCB findings, Imam allegedly misled medical personnel and deliberately made himself unavailable for Pakistan’s opening One Day International of the series. The committee tasked with that inquiry held Imam responsible for the conduct.

The PCB has yet to release an official statement detailing the scope of the current investigation or its expected timeline. The outcome will likely have significant implications for Imam’s future with the national team and the board’s broader disciplinary framework.