TAURANGA
\nThe Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued an update on top-order batter Imam-ul-Haq, who sustained an injury during the third ODI against New Zealand earlier today. New Zealand handed Pakistan a 43-run defeat in the third ODI at Bay Oval to complete a clean sweep in the three-match series.
\nPakistan, while chasing a target of 265, were bowled out for 221 in 40 overs, falling well short once again in what has been a disappointing series for the visitors.
\nThe visiting team\u2019s run chase encountered an early setback when Imam-ul-Haq was hit on the right jaw by a throw from the deep while attempting a run.
\nThe impact appeared serious at first, prompting immediate attention from the physio. The left-handed batsman seemed visibly shaken and was quickly escorted off the field.
\nUsman Khan came in as his replacement, serving as a concussion substitute.
\nThe PCB later released an official update confirming that Imam had suffered a mild concussion but no structural damage.
\n\u201cPakistan team batter Imam-ul-Haq sustained a mild facial injury during batting, caused by an accidental throw from a New Zealand fielder,\u201d the cricket board stated.
\n\u201cHe was immediately attended by the medical team and shifted to Tauranga Hospital for a detailed assessment.
\n\u201cA CT scan of his head and face was conducted and reported as normal. Based on clinical evaluation, he has been diagnosed with a mild concussion.
\n\u201cImam is feeling better now and remains in stable condition. The specialists at Tauranga Hospital have advised a two-week rest from all sporting activities. He has also been declared fit for air travel.
\n\u201cThe Pakistan team management and medical panel will continue to monitor his recovery closely.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
TAURANGA The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued an update on top-order batter Imam-ul-Haq, who sustained an injury during the third ODI against New Zealand earlier today. New Zealand handed Pakistan a 43-run defeat in the third ODI at Bay Oval to complete a clean sweep in the three-match series. Pakistan, while chasing a target […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":470865,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-470852","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-sports"},"yoast_head":"\n