Pakistan’s opening batsman Imam-Ul-Haq issued clarification after his recent Instagram story landed him in hot waters. Ul-Haq posted a cryptic story about getting married just two months after he and his wife welcomed their first born. Needless to say, the story went viral in no time, and the cricketer found himself in a controversy.

"Jokes aside, getting married in this generation is actually scary”, the player’s story read. Following the widespread speculation and divorce rumours, Imam issued a formal clarification on April 5, 2026, stating that his remarks were a "general observation" and not about his personal life. He explained that the post was a commentary on the trends he has noticed on social media regarding modern relationships.

He reassured fans by writing, "Everything's perfectly fine on my side, Alhamdulillah," urging people to stop spreading unverified rumours. Despite the rumours, the couple had recently celebrated significant personal milestones. On January 3, 2026, Imam and Anmol welcomed their first child, a daughter named Inara Haq. The couple married in November 2023 in a high-profile ceremony in Lahore attended by teammates like Babar Azam.

What controversy followed Imam-Ul-Haq following cryptic story?

The cryptic nature of the post, coming from a recently married cricketer, immediately fueled intense public speculation regarding the stability of his marriage. Imam's message went viral within hours, leading fans to draw connections to the recent divorce of fellow Pakistani cricketer Imad Wasim.

Reports quickly spread on social media claiming Imam had unfollowed his wife, Anmol Mehmood, on Instagram. Some fans speculated that the couple's long-distance dynamic with Anmol working as a doctor in Norway and Imam playing in Pakistan was causing strain.

Observers also noted the post's timing coincided with a difficult professional phase for Imam, including his recent exclusion from the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squad and being unpicked in the PSL 2026 draft. Their marriage is unique as Anmol is a doctor based in Norway, while Imam spends most of his time in Pakistan for cricket.

While out of the national side recently, Imam has found form in domestic and county cricket. In the national T20 Cup 2026, Haq scored 86 (51) against Sialkot and 71 (40) against Karachi Blues. In the county cricket, he produced career-best List A score of 159 off 130 balls while playing in the English One-Day Cup.