Muhammad Aman Ullah August 28, 2026
The True Post (Web News) — The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has lodged a formal protest after an interview with former Pakistan captain Imran Khan’s sons was broadcast during the lunch break on the opening day of the first Test between Pakistan and England at the historic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London.
According to international media reports, the interview was aired by Sky Sports, prompting the PCB to raise concerns with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) over the broadcast.
Mike Atherton Interviews Sulaiman and Qasim Khan
The interview was conducted by former England captain and Sky Sports cricket broadcaster Mike Atherton.
During the conversation, Imran Khan’s sons, Sulaiman Khan and Qasim Khan, spoke about concerns surrounding their father’s health and current situation.
The discussion focused on Imran Khan’s wellbeing and other issues related to his current circumstances. The interview subsequently attracted significant attention among Pakistani cricket fans and wider audiences.
PCB Lodges Formal Complaint
According to reports, the PCB communicated its concerns to English cricket authorities following the broadcast.
The board reportedly raised the matter as a formal complaint and registered its protest over Sky Sports’ coverage during the live Test match.
The PCB’s reported position was that it had serious reservations about broadcasting an interview of this nature during the live coverage of an international Test match.
PCB Considered Not Returning to the Field
International media reports also claimed that the PCB considered the option of not sending the Pakistan team back onto the field after the lunch break as a form of protest.
The situation reportedly remained uncertain for a short period before the Pakistani players returned to the field and play resumed.
The match therefore continued despite the dispute surrounding the broadcast.
Broadcast Creates New Controversy During Lord’s Test
The Test match at Lord’s was already attracting considerable attention from cricket fans, but the interview with Imran Khan’s sons added a separate controversy surrounding the broadcast.
Comments and reactions also emerged on social media regarding the interview and the PCB’s reported protest.
The incident shifted some of the attention away from the action on the field and toward the circumstances surrounding the television coverage.
Imran Khan’s Historic Role in Pakistan Cricket
Imran Khan remains one of the most prominent figures in Pakistan’s cricket history.
As captain of the Pakistan national team, he led the country to its first Cricket World Cup title in 1992. He was also regarded as one of the leading all-rounders of his generation.
His leadership and achievements have given him a lasting place in Pakistan’s cricket history, and his name continues to attract significant attention among Pakistani cricket supporters even decades after his retirement from international cricket.
Focus on Imran Khan’s Health
During the Sky Sports interview, Sulaiman and Qasim Khan expressed concerns about their father’s health and current circumstances.
Their comments brought renewed attention to questions surrounding Imran Khan’s wellbeing and prompted discussion among Pakistani audiences.
The interview became particularly prominent because it was broadcast during a major international Test match involving Pakistan.
Further Response From ECB and Sky Sports Awaited
Following the PCB’s reported complaint, attention has now turned toward the ECB and Sky Sports.
At the time of the reports, neither the English cricket board nor the broadcaster had provided a detailed public response to the PCB’s concerns.
Cricket supporters are now waiting to see whether the ECB or Sky Sports will issue an explanation regarding the decision to broadcast the interview during the Test match.
Pakistan and England Test Continues
Despite the controversy surrounding the broadcast, the Pakistan-England Test continued at Lord’s after the lunch interval.
The Pakistani team returned to the field and resumed its cricketing duties, with the players expected to remain focused on their performance in the Test.
However, the incident involving the interview of Imran Khan’s sons has added a significant off-field development to the opening day of the match.
A Controversial Moment at Lord’s
The broadcasting of the interview during the lunch break has created a debate involving cricket coverage, the role of broadcasters and the sensitivities surrounding prominent figures associated with Pakistan cricket.
For the PCB, the issue has become a matter serious enough to raise with the ECB, while the response from the English cricket authorities and Sky Sports is expected to determine whether the controversy develops further.
For now, the Test match remains the primary focus, but the PCB’s protest and the interview with Imran Khan’s sons have ensured that the events at Lord’s are being discussed well beyond the cricketing action.
