PCB protests Sky interview on Imran Khan during Lord's Test

The Pakistan Cricket Board lodged a formal complaint with broadcaster Sky Sports and threatened to delay play during the second Test at Lord's after the network aired an interview with the sons of imprisoned former prime minister and cricket legend Imran Khan. The confrontation occurred during the lunch interval on the first day of the match, August 27, 2026, creating a tense standoff between cricket officials and the broadcaster.

The PCB objected to the 18-minute segment, which was conducted by former England captain Mike Atherton and featured Imran Khan's sons, Sulaiman and Kasim. In the interview, the brothers expressed grave concerns about their father's health and treatment during his three-year imprisonment. They stated they feared for his life, alleging he had lost significant vision in one eye, was held in isolation for over 23 hours a day, and was denied proper medical care and family visits.

According to reports, the PCB contacted Sky before the segment aired and threatened that Pakistan's players would refuse to return to the field after the break. Sky delayed the broadcast following the intervention but ultimately aired the clip. By the time the interview concluded,...