Pakistan opener Imam ul Haq is unlikely to continue playing in the ongoing Test against England at Lord's after sustaining a grade-1 tear in his left calf muscle.

Pakistan batter Imam ul Haq faces an extended absence from the Lord's Test following a left calf injury that has sidelined him for the remainder of the match. Medical scans conducted at the conclusion of the first day revealed a grade-1 tear, with team doctors recommending a ten-day recovery period. The injury has already impacted Pakistan's performance, with Salman Agha serving as his substitute fielder.

Imam first sustained the calf strain during Pakistan's previous Test at Headingley, where he required on-field medical attention and completed a 42-run innings with his leg heavily strapped. He did not bat in Pakistan's first innings at Lord's after the team management determined his participation would depend on his recovery status. Though Imam appeared before day four's play and attempted some gentle throw-downs with his calf heavily bandaged, his movement remained visibly restricted, and he withdrew from further involvement.

The absence represents a significant blow to Pakistan's prospects in a match where England has established a commanding 357-run lead after three days of play. Pakistan's first innings collapsed to just 110 runs, leaving the team facing a steep challenge to level the three-match series. A defeat at Lord's would mark England's first Test series victory since December 2024 and Pakistan's ninth loss in their last ten away Tests.

The timing of Imam's injury provides some relief, as Pakistan has until September 9 before the final Test begins in Birmingham, allowing adequate recovery time. However, his unavailability for the second innings at Lord's further complicates Pakistan's efforts to avoid a second consecutive Test series defeat in England.