The joy which came with Pakistan’s win against New Zealand in the second ODI was overshadowed by what looked like a terrible injury to opener Imam-ul-Haq.
Lockie Ferguson’s bouncer caught the left-hander on the grille of his helmet and he was forced to the hospital immediately.
Get well soon #ImamUlHaq pic.twitter.com/MaR0MZPIaM
— Ramiz Ahmed Patel (@ramizrap1) November 9, 2018
Pakistan’s team management first said that the 22-year-old would undergo CT scans and his condition would be monitored for 48 hours. Fortunately, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) later released a statement on the injury providing good news.
It read: “Imam-ul-Haq all scans clear. He joined the team and will remain under observation of Team Physio.”
Imam ul Haq injury update.
— PCB Official (@TheRealPCB) November 9, 2018
Imam ul Haq all scans clear. He joined the team and will remain under observation of Team Physio. pic.twitter.com/wrYn9FUfWG
Meanwhile, Pakistan ended a 12-match losing streak in one-day internationals against the Black Caps. The final ODI match of the series will be played in Dubai on Sunday.