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Imamul Haq survives injury scare during intra-squad practice match

Imam injured his left hand while batting on the first day

Imamul Haq survives injury scare during intra-squad practice match PHOTO: Reuters

Pakistan opener Imamul Haq has been declared fit to bat by the team doctor and took part in warm-up session prior to the start of the second day's play. 

Imam injured his left hand while batting, during the intra-squad practice match in Derby on Friday. The left-hander was hit by a ball from pacer Naseem Shah.

Pakistan team is currently preparing for the upcoming three-match Test series against England.

Old Trafford will host the first Test of the series starting on Wednesday August 5. The final two Tests will be played at the Rose Bowl from Thursday, August 13 and Friday, August 21.

The three T20Is will take place at Old Trafford on Friday, August 28, Sunday, August 30 and the final match of the tour on Tuesday, September 1.