Madugalle listening to evidence

The Pakistan team finally decide to retake the field at the Brit Oval © Getty Images

Inzamam-ul-Haq looks set to discover later on Thursday whether the International Cricket Council are ready to impose a lengthy ban for his actions during the controversial end to last month’s final Test at the Brit Oval.

The Pakistan captain sat through a full day of evidence on the opening day of his disciplinary hearing at the Brit Oval after being charged with two breaches of the Code of Conduct for his role in the final Test farce.

Inzamam heard evidence from both on-field umpires - Darrell Hair and Billy Doctrove - in addition to Doug Cowie, the ICC’s umpires and referees’ manager, and fourth umpire Trevor Jesty.

Darrell Hair arrives at the Brit Oval for Inzamam's hearing

He also gave evidence himself alongside Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer, Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Shaharyar Khan and three expert witnesses called for the defence - Geoff Boycott, Simon Hughes and John Hampshire.

The lengthy session leaves both sides giving their final submissions on Thursday morning before senior match referee Ranjan Madugalle, who is chairing the hearing, can make his final decision.

Madugalle has between 30 minutes and 24 hours to reach a verdict, but if he finds Inzamam guilty of either or both charges levelled against him, his legal team will be allowed to make a submission concerning the possible penalties that could be imposed.

Inzamam-ul-Haq (right) listens to the evidence against him

As captain of Pakistan, Inzamam is charged with bringing the game into disrepute and changing the condition of the ball, which were brought following the controversial ending to the final Test against England last month.

If found guilty of changing the condition of the ball, a charge levelled as captain of the team, Inzamam faces a fine of between 50-100% of his match fee and/or a one Test or two one-day international ban.

The consequences of being found guilty of bringing the game into disrepute are far more severe with Inzamam facing the prospect of being banned for between two and four Test matches or four to eight ODIs.

That penalty would be particularly felt by Pakistan as Inzamam would be ruled out of next month’s Champions Trophy tournament in India, which is a competition they would be among the favourites to win for the first time.

Madugalle is expected to announce his verdict on Thursday afternoon in a press conference at the Brit Oval.