PCB considered pulling players out of Test against England after Sky aired interview with Imran Khan’s sons
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) considered protesting during a Test match against England after Sky Sports aired an interview with Imran Khan's sons. While the PCB filed a formal complaint, the team ultimately chose to continue playing.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the intersection of international sports diplomacy and the volatile political climate in Pakistan.
The Pakistan Cricket Board had considered not sending its players to the field after the lunch break on the opening day of their second Test against England at Lord's but eventually settled for a complaint after host broadcaster Sky Sports aired an interview of jailed former PM Imran Khan 's sons.
The PCB, when contacted, refused to comment on the matter, but sources aware of the development said a formal complaint has been sent to Sky Sports over the matter.
Former England skipper Mike Atherton conducted the 18-minute interview with Imran's sons, Kassim and Suleman. The two expressed fears about the well-being of their 73-year-old father, who is a celebrated former captain under whom the country won its first and only ODI World Cup in 1992.
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